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Attorney Robertson H. Wendt, Jr. achieves recertification in Social Security Disability Law with the National Board of Trial Adv

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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Finkel Law Firm Won Gold for Best Family Law and Bronze for Best Estate Law and Law Firm

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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Johnny Stewart promoted to Partnership

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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Finkel Law Firm Announces Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch for 2024

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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Johnny Stewart of Finkel Law Firm - 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars

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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Johnny Stewart of Finkel Law Firm - Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer

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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How the "Slayer Statute" Protects Victim's Estates from Passing to Their Killer

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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Moselle: Transferring Title to the Murdaugh Estate for Love and Affection

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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Medical Malpractice

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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Social Media Defamation

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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Premises Liability

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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Hit by a Drunk Driver

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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Marital Property

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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Jeanean Petoskey of Finkel Law Firm LLC named to SC Lawyers Weekly's list of "Unsung Legal Heroes"

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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Finkel Law Firm Announces Best Law Firms of America 2023

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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Sharon Bramlett of Finkel Law Firm LLC named to the SCBIZ magazine "2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List"

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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Custody Disputes

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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Top 4 Myths about Social Security Disability Insurance

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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Importance of Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

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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Wrongful Denial of Business Interruption Insurance Claim - Covid-19

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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Super Lawyers 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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Auto Accidents - Filing a Claim

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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The Meritorious Coffee Case

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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Special Needs Trusts

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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Real Estate - First Time Buying a Home?

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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