Atty. Matthew Scott Hale

Atty. Matthew Scott Hale

Matthew Scott Hale is a lawyer practicing civil practice, personal injury, bad faith litigation and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.

McCormick McCormick 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Matthew Scott Hale at a glance

Matthew Scott Hale is a Member based in McCormick, South Carolina, practicing at Hale & Associates, P.L.L.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988), Virginia (1996), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1982). Active member of Williamsburg Bar Association State Bar of California Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in McCormick, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Scott Hale is a lawyer practicing civil practice, personal injury, bad faith litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Matthew practices at Hale & Associates, P.L.L.C. in McCormick, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Hale's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Scott Hale handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew Scott Hale is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew Scott Hale is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Matthew Scott Hale is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McCormick are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Scott Hale

Where is Matthew Scott Hale's law office located?
Matthew Scott Hale's law practice is located in McCormick, South Carolina. The firm is Hale & Associates, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Hale handle?
Matthew Scott Hale focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Matthew Scott Hale practiced law?
Matthew Scott Hale has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Matthew Scott Hale go to law school?
Matthew Scott Hale earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Matthew Scott Hale for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Scott Hale directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Virginia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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