Atty. William J. Bates
William J. Bates is a lawyer practicing lending law, real estate law, land use law and 2 other areas of law.
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William J. Bates is a Senior Counsel based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Clement Rivers, LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1969). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1969) and Wofford College (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Bates is a lawyer practicing lending law, real estate law, land use law and 2 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Wofford College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- William practices at Clement Rivers, LLP in Charleston, SC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William J. Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William J. Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
William J. Bates is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Charleston 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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