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Peter A. Kouten is a Chief Officer based in Johns Island, South Carolina, practicing at Kouten Law Firm, LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2007). Educated at Charleston School of Law (J.D., 2007) and The Citadel M.B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Johns Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Peter A. Kouten is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning
- Peter received a M.B.A. degree from The Citadel, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Peter practices at Kouten Law Firm, LLC in Johns Island, SC
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Peter A. Kouten is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Peter A. Kouten is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →
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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 Johns Island 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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