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William F. Cotty is a contracts, probate, family law, and real estate attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1974). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1974) and Erskine College B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William F. Cotty is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, contracts law and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Erskine College, and has been licensed for 52 years
- William practices in Columbia, SC
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William F. Cotty is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William F. Cotty is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William F. Cotty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
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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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