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Posted on Sep 27, 2023
Attorney Robertson H. Wendt, Jr. achieves recertification in Social Security Disability Law with the National Board of Trial Advocacy (“NBTA”). The NBTA was formed out a strong conviction ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2023
The State’s Best: Thank you for voting Finkel Law Firm as one of the BEST in the state! Finkel Law Firm won GOLD for BEST Family Law and BRONZE for BEST Estate Law AND LAW Firm. The State's ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2023
Finkel Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Johhny J. Stewart, Jr. has been promoted to partnership, effective August 30, 2023. As partner, Attorney Stewart will continue to practice in ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2023
Finkel Law Firm is pleased to announce that its lawyers were recognized in three of the 2024 Best Lawyers individual award categories. 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Elizabeth Von Keller - ...
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Posted on May 3, 2023
Finkel Law Firm is pleased to announce that Johnny Stewart, an attorney in our Charleston office, has been selected for the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, the research ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2023
The National Trial Lawyers announces the selection of Johnny Stewart as an NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 40 under 40 trial lawyer in South Carolina The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2023
If you live in South Carolina, it is unavoidable that you have read or heard about the State’s prosecution of former attorney, Alex Murdaugh, for the murder of son and wife, Paul and Maggie ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2023
South Carolina news has been flooded with stories of the Murdaughs in recent months. The outcome of the murder trial for Richard Alexander Murdaugh, Sr., commonly referred to as Alex Murdaugh ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2023
Medical malpractice litigation in South Carolina is a legal process that individuals can use to seek compensation for injuries or damages that they have sustained due to the negligence or wrongdoing ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2023
If someone is spreading lies about you on Facebook or any other social media platform (such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, et al.), it can be very upsetting and stressful. Here are a few ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2023
In South Carolina, Premises Liability refers to the legal responsibility that a property owner or occupier owes to people who are on their property. If someone is injured on someone else's ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2023
If you are hit by a drunk driver, it is important to stay calm and try to move your vehicle out of the way of traffic, if possible and if it is safe to do so. If you are unable to move your vehicle, ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2022
In South Carolina, the Family Court is vested with the power to divide the marital property of parties who are seeking to divorce. You may be wondering, what exactly is marital property? Well, South ...
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Posted on Nov 28, 2022
Finkel Law Firm is pleased to announce its Chief Operating Officer, Jeanean Petoskey, has been selected in the SC Lawyers Weekly’s prestigious list of “Unsung Legal Heroes”. The ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2022
Finkel Law Firm LLC is pleased to announce that it has been named by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms of America for 2023. From U.S. News, the 2023 rankings ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2022
Finkel Law Firm LLC is pleased to announce that Sharon C. Bramlett has been named to the SCBIZ magazine “ 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List", being ranked No.2 of all nominees for that ...
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Posted on Feb 9, 2022
Many potential clients that are going through a contested divorce express strong interest in shared parenting time with the other parent, where each parent has physical custody of their child(ren) for ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2021
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an insurance program through the Social Security Administration (SSA) for people who become unable to work due to severe physical and/or mental ...
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Posted on May 14, 2021
Below is an exchange between attorney William Stroud and a commercial real estate colleague in Georgia regarding the importance of 1031 Exchanges. The full post can be found here: LINK William Stroud ...
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Posted on May 5, 2020
Thousands of businesses have been shuttered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in billions in lost revenue. Many business owners have made claims under business interruption insurance ...
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Posted on May 14, 2018
Finkel Law Firm was recognized this year in the Super Lawyers List in the practice areas of mediation and arbitration.
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Posted on Sep 22, 2017
Do I need a lawyer to file an auto claim? So you have just been in a car accident. If you are injured and/or your vehicle has been damaged, you may have a legal right to recover from the at-fault ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2017
By Francis "Brink" Hinson Coffee cases are back in news recently, after a Florida jury determined that Starbucks was liable for $100,000 for burns a customer suffered after spilling coffee ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2017
Have you considered the importance of a special needs trust? A special needs trust is an effective legal tool to preserve assets for a loved one and maintain eligibility for certain government ...
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Posted on Apr 3, 2017
Real estate closings can be confusing, let the team of professionals at the Finkel Law Firm represent you to make the home buying process straightforward. ...
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