Atty. Robert L. Widener
Robert L. Widener is a lawyer practicing appellate law, litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
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About Robert L. Widener at a glance
Robert L. Widener is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1983), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth (1983), U.S. Supreme Court (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuits (1996). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Amherst College (B.A. Biology, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert L. Widener is a lawyer practicing appellate law, litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Robert practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Columbia, SC
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Robert L. Widener's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Widener handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert L. Widener 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.
Robert L. Widener is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in South Carolina →
Robert L. Widener is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert L. Widener is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Robert L. Widener is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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