Atty. Steven A. McKelvey

Atty. Steven A. McKelvey

Steven A. McKelvey is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation, intellectual property.

Columbia Columbia 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven A. McKelvey at a glance

Steven A. McKelvey is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1990). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven A. McKelvey is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation, intellectual property
  • Steven has been licensed for 36 years
  • Steven practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Steven A. McKelvey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven A. McKelvey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Steven A. McKelvey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Steven A. McKelvey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Steven A. McKelvey 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 Steven A. McKelvey

Where is Steven A. McKelvey's law office located?
Steven A. McKelvey's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven A. McKelvey handle?
Steven A. McKelvey focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Steven A. McKelvey practiced law?
Steven A. McKelvey has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
How can I contact Steven A. McKelvey for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1990

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