Atty. Rita Bragg Caughman
Mrs. Rita Bragg Caughman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and 11 other areas of law.
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Rita Bragg Caughman is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980) and U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circ (1981). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1980) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past Chairperson, Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section, Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mrs. Rita Bragg Caughman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and 11 other areas of law
- Rita received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Rita practices at Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A. in Columbia, SC
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Rita Bragg Caughman is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Rita Bragg Caughman is one of 226,536 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 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 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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