Av. Nihar M. Patel
Mr. Nihar Patel graduated from the College of Charleston in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies.
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About Nihar M. Patel at a glance
Nihar M. Patel is an Attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Carolina Law Group. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2005). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2005) and College of Charleston (B.A., 2002). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Nihar Patel graduated from the College of Charleston in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
- Nihar earned a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 2005
- While in law school, Nihar participated in a study abroad in which he attended Monash University Law Chambers in Melbourne, Australia and the University Of Canterbury School Of Law in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Nihar first met Monty Desai when the two were enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley, and the two realized they each shared a client-centered philosophy of practicing law
- Nihar went to work for the Greenville County Public Defender’s Office following law school, gaining invaluable experience handling cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to high-profile murders
- He is a member of the Greenville and South Carolina Bars
- is past president of the Greenville Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (GACDL)
- a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ)
- was named among Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2013
- the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in South Carolina
- and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Nihar and his wife Olivia have a young son named Jag and an Alaskan malamute named Juneau
- In his spare time, he loves watching Gamecock sports, listening to live music, and spending time outdoors
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Nihar M. Patel's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nihar M. Patel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Greenville 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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