Atty. Roman A. Dodd
Roman joined our firm in 2022 with a background and focus on tax law and estate planning. Roman works to ensure each client receives individualized attention and planning for their specific goals, and prides himself on thoroughness and attention to detail.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 4+ Years Experience
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About Roman A. Dodd at a Glance
Roman A. Dodd is an Associate Attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Crawford & von Keller, LLC. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2022). Educated at University of Miami School of Law LL.M. Taxation University of Miami School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Michigan B.A. (—). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roman A. Dodd
- Roman joined our firm in 2022 with a background and focus on tax law and estate planning
- Roman works to ensure each client receives individualized attention and planning for their specific goals, and prides himself on thoroughness and attention to detail
- Roman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, his Juris Doctor and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law, and is a member of the Tax Section of the South Carolina Bar
- While in law school, Roman was Articles and Comments Editor of the International and Comparative Law Review, received CALI awards for Commercial Law and International Taxation, the Dean’s Book Award for Partnership Taxation, graduated cum laude, and received the Dean’s Scholarship for performance in the Tax LL.M. program
- Roman enjoys spending time with his two young boys and is an avid fan of University of Michigan football
Recognition
• CALI Award, International Taxation • CALI Award, Commercial Law • Dean’s Book Award, Partnership Taxation • Dean’s Scholarship Recipient Memberships: • South Carolina Bar • Tax Section • Probate and Estate Planning Section
Practice Areas Explained
Roman A. Dodd's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roman A. Dodd handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Trusts in Columbia
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Probate in Columbia
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Estate Planning & Probate in Columbia
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Columbia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
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 venue, 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.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbia Choose Roman A. Dodd
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Roman A. Dodd's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
4+ Years of Legal Practice
With 4 years in the profession, Roman A. Dodd has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Roman A. Dodd can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Roman A. Dodd attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Roman A. Dodd Handles in Columbia
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