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About Michael K. Ott at a glance
Michael K. Ott is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Malone, Thompson, Summers & Ott L.L.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1989) and North Carolina U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1998). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1989) and Clemson University (B.S., 1986). Active member of Mecklenburg County and American (Member, Section on Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar South Carolina Bar. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael K. Ott is a lawyer practicing social security, employment law, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices at Malone, Thompson, Summers & Ott L.L.C. in Columbia, SC
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Michael K. Ott's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael K. Ott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael K. Ott is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael K. Ott is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael K. Ott is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Carolina →
Michael K. Ott is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Columbia 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 venue, 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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