Atty. Stephen Philip Hightower

Atty. Stephen Philip Hightower

Mr. Stephen Philip Hightower is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, environment and natural resources law and 2 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (839) 228-2147 Book Appointment

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About Stephen Philip Hightower at a glance

Stephen Philip Hightower is a SC Dept. of Health & Environmental Control based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995), New York (1995), and South Carolina (2004). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1994) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen Philip Hightower is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, environment and natural resources law and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1983, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Stephen practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Philip Hightower's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Stephen Philip Hightower is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen Philip Hightower 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Stephen Philip Hightower's law office located?
Stephen Philip Hightower's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Philip Hightower handle?
Stephen Philip Hightower focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Stephen Philip Hightower practiced law?
Stephen Philip Hightower has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Stephen Philip Hightower go to law school?
Stephen Philip Hightower earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Hofstra University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1995
South Carolina
Admitted: 2004

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