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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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Medical Malpractice - Anesthesia Complications -$845,000.00 Settlement

Injuries due to anesthesia complications are often difficult to prove because the only friendly witness to the care is unconscious and undergoing the procedure. ...
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Successful Class Action Settlement

In June 2016, Bill Padget, along with co-counsel from Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC, obtained final approval of a class action settlement on behalf of hundreds of former members ...
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Personal Injury - Trucking Accident - $575,000.00 Settlement

Injuries in trucking accidents are often serious and insurance carriers for trucking companies work hard to limit payouts. ________________________________________________________________ In June ...
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Brink Hinson & Bill Padget Included to Super Lawyers 2016 Rising Stars List

Brink Hinson and Bill Padget were recently named to the Super Lawyers 2016 Rising Stars List. This honor is reserved to less than 2% percent of all attorneys in South Carolina. Both were recognized ...
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$50,000 Settlement in Car Accident Causing PTSD and Anxiety Attacks

In February 2016, Harry Goldberg and Carl Hiller obtained a $50,000 settlement for a young woman who was involved in a car accident resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety attacks. The ...
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