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Vance J. Bettis is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bettis Law Group, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1975), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1977), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D. Georgetown, 1975) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar (Chair, Employment and Labor Law Section, 1995-1996) The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Vance J. Bettis is a lawyer practicing employment law, litigation defense
- Vance received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Vance practices at Bettis Law Group, LLP in Columbia, SC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Vance J. Bettis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Vance J. Bettis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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