Atty. W. Keith Martens
An experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate, Keith has successfully represented businesses and individuals before state and federal courts, in arbitrations, mediations and on appeal. Keith has extensive jury trial experience and has also presented numerous appellate arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
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W. Keith Martens is a Member based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, practicing at Hamilton Martens, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, foreclosure, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1995), United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (1996), and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1998). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D. South, 1995) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.S. Biology, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of York County Bar South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- An experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate, Keith has successfully represented businesses and individuals before state and federal courts, in arbitrations, mediations and on appeal
- Keith has extensive jury trial experience and has also presented numerous appellate arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
- His practice focuses on business disputes, construction, and consumer-related matters
- His clients include large and small businesses, governmental entities, contractors, and individuals
- He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in South Carolina, and before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Keith is a graduate of Tulane University (B.S. 1988) and the University of South Carolina (J.D. 1995)
- From 1988-1992, he served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy
- He is a combat veteran of the First Persian Gulf War and a two-time recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal
- During law school, Keith was Articles Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and a student member of the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court
- From 1995-2004, Keith was an associate and partner in a large regional law firm, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Keith was recently appointed to the City of Rock Hill Planning Commission
- He also serves as a director of York County MaxAbilities (formerly York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs)
- He has held various positions in the South Carolina Bar and currently serves as a representative of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in the South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates
- He is a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Construction and Consumer Law Sections
- Community Involvement • Rock Hill Planning Commission • Board Member, York County MaxAbilities • York County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council, past board member and president Professional Profile • Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated • South Carolina Bar, House of Delegates • Member Attorney Program, American Collectors Association
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W. Keith Martens's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
W. Keith Martens is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
W. Keith Martens is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
W. Keith Martens is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
W. Keith Martens is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Carolina →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Rock Hill 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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