Atty. Stephen Carrington Mitchell

Atty. Stephen Carrington Mitchell

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, class actions, collective bargaining and arbitration and 7 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Columbia Columbia 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Carrington Mitchell at a glance

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is a Regional Managing Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC (J.D., 1991) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Contributing Editor, The Developing Labor Law, 5th ed and and Supplements since 2006 Chapter Author, ABA/BNA Treatise Employment At Will: A State by State Survey - 2012 Past member, Executive Committee for the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Carrington Mitchell is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, class actions, collective bargaining and arbitration and 7 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Stephen practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Carrington Mitchell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Carrington Mitchell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in South Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Class Action

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen Carrington Mitchell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Carrington Mitchell

Where is Stephen Carrington Mitchell's law office located?
Stephen Carrington Mitchell's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Carrington Mitchell handle?
Stephen Carrington Mitchell focuses on wrongful termination, employment, business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Stephen Carrington Mitchell practiced law?
Stephen Carrington Mitchell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Stephen Carrington Mitchell go to law school?
Stephen Carrington Mitchell earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Stephen Carrington Mitchell for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Carrington Mitchell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Carrington Mitchell received?
Stephen Carrington Mitchell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC
- 1991
B.A.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of
Admitted: 1991

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