Atty. Rhett D. Klok
Rhett D. Klok represents individuals in crisis.
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About Rhett D. Klok at a glance
Rhett D. Klok is a Principal based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at Klok Law Firm, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1993), New Mexico (1999), Texas (2000), and South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth District U.S. District Court, District of South C (2001). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Tulane University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rhett D. Klok represents individuals in crisis
- His practice includes products liability, injury, qui tam/whistleblower, domestic and family law cases
- As a U.S. citizen raised in Mexico City, Rhett is not only bilingual, but has a multicultural worldview that has served him well when representing the diverse needs of plaintiffs
- He possesses an interdisciplinary background and has the flexibility and know-how to successfully tackle a client's problems
- Rhett's "hands on" approach, along with pursuing each case through an interdisciplinary approach, which has served his clients well throughout the years
- Prior to founding the Klok Law Firm, Rhett worked on complex litigation such as In re Silicone Breast Implant Litigation, the groundbreaking Castano v
- American Tobacco Company, the Tobacco Litigation on behalf of the states of Texas and New Mexico, as well as several medical device and drug Multi-District litigations such as Kugel Mesh, Sulzer Hip, Rezulin and was appointed to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee In Re: Nuvaring Litigation
- He has litigated railroad crossing, medical prescription errors, nursing home, medical device, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical, aviation, asbestos, tobacco, vehicle and tire defect cases as well
- Rhett has served as vice chair of the American Association for Justice's Preemption Law Litigation Group
- Also, he is a regular speaker at legal seminars on a variety of topics such as settlement, litigating personal injury cases, and preemption
- A strong believer in community involvement, Rhett is a volunteer Guardian ad litem where he protects and speaks on behalf of children in South Carolina who would otherwise not have a voice within the court system
- In addition, he negotiates with loan services on behalf of homeowners in financial crisis to help them keep their homes through loan modifications and refinancing at no charge to homeowners through a collaborate effort with the Homeownership Resource Center, a division of Family Services, Inc., a local non-profit agency
- In 2001, Rhett founded the Tulane University Alumni Association's Charleston Chapter and currently serves as co-president
- Publications/Speaking Engagements "Medicare Set-Asides in Personal Injury Litigation", August 24, 2011, National Business Institute
- Faculty Member, Author and Presenter. "Preparing and Trying the Personal Injury Case", September 23, 2010, National Business Institute
- Faculty Member, Author and Presenter. "Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients", January 15, 2010, Consider Key Issues That Arise During the Settlement Process, and Plan Your Strategy for Effective Settlement Drafting, National Business Institute
- Faculty Member, Author and Presenter. "Tackling Advanced Medical Malpractice Issues", March 30, 2009, National Business Institute
- Faculty Member, Author and Presenter
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Rhett D. Klok's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rhett D. Klok handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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.
Rhett D. Klok is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Rhett D. Klok is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Rhett D. Klok is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Mount Pleasant 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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