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Richard M. Smith is a Shareholder based in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on chapter 13, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1986), Pennsylvania (1991), and North Carolina (2002). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Agriculture, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Pawleys Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard M. Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 13, litigation, real property litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Richard practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Pawleys Island, SC
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Richard M. Smith is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard M. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Richard M. Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Pawleys 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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