Find South Carolina Lawyers
Connect with licensed South Carolina attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-26 and I-95 accidents to tourism-related injuries along the coast, South Carolina sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at MUSC Health, Prisma Health, or any South Carolina facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
South Carolina workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across South Carolina.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in South Carolina can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects South Carolina families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, South Carolina business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in South Carolina involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and South Carolina business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
South Carolina's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in South Carolina — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and South Carolina state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in South Carolina, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and South Carolina state protections.
Domestic Violence
South Carolina law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
South Carolina veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout South Carolina
Serving Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Greenville, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hilton Head Island, Sumter, and communities across South Carolina.
South Carolina Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to South Carolina residents.
Statewide nonprofit providing free civil legal assistance to low-income South Carolinians in family, housing, consumer, employment, and benefits matters.
LawHelp.org/SCOnline legal information portal with self-help forms, court-approved interviews, and referrals to free legal aid programs across South Carolina.
Charleston Pro Bono Legal ServicesFree civil legal aid — advice, document preparation, and direct representation — for eligible low-income Charleston County residents.
SC Appleseed Legal Justice CenterSystemic advocacy for low-income South Carolinians on health care, housing, immigration, education, and consumer issues.
South Carolina Bar Pro Bono ProgramCoordinates volunteer attorneys statewide to provide free legal services in family law, bankruptcy, housing, and consumer matters for income-eligible residents.
South Carolina Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for South Carolina.
Courts
Official portal for all South Carolina state courts — circuit, family, probate, magistrate, appeals, and Supreme Court.
Courthouse SearchLocate any South Carolina courthouse by county with addresses and contact information.
South Carolina Court of AppealsIntermediate appellate court with a Chief Judge and eight associate judges hearing appeals from trial courts.
Supreme Court of South CarolinaHighest court in South Carolina — final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Verify a South Carolina Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any South Carolina attorney's license status and contact information through the Judicial Branch's official lookup.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC)Created by the Supreme Court to investigate and prosecute allegations of ethical misconduct by South Carolina lawyers and judges.
South Carolina BarProfessional organization for South Carolina attorneys — CLE, practice sections, and the statewide Lawyer Referral Service.
South Carolina Office of Bar AdmissionsProcesses applications for admission to practice law, administers the bar exam, and oversees character and fitness review.
SC Bar Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with prescreened attorneys by practice area and location. Initial 30-minute consultation for $50 or less.