Find an Attorney in South Carolina

SC has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (S.C. Code § 47-3-110) — the owner pays for unprovoked bites with no prior-knowledge requirement.

SC enforces reasonable non-competes — and the Carolina Chemicals v. SCDOR analysis frames the modern reasonableness test.

SC is a fault state with 51% modified comparative — and minimum auto liability of $25K/$50K leaves many crashes underinsured.

The SC Unfair Trade Practices Act (S.C. Code § 39-5-140) lets consumers recover treble damages plus attorney fees for willful violations.

SC’s sentencing structure under the SC Code Title 24, plus three-strikes enhancements under § 17-25-45, make plea positioning critical from day one.

SC recognizes strict products liability — and the South Carolina Products Liability Act follows Restatement § 402A standards.

SC follows federal Title VII as the primary state-employment framework — SCHAC handles charges, and the state is right-to-work.

SC is an equitable-distribution state — and SC Code § 20-3-620 lists 15 factors governing property division, with adultery as a relevant ground.

SC has immigration court in Charlotte (NC, serves SC) — and growing immigrant populations in Greenville, Columbia, and the Lowcountry drive case volume.

The SC Lemon Law (S.C. Code § 56-28-10) covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

SC med-mal requires Notice of Intent and an expert affidavit under S.C. Code § 15-79-125 before filing — strict 90-day Notice rules apply.

A 3-year SOL under S.C. Code § 15-3-530 and 51% modified comparative fault frame every SC PI case.

SC premises liability turns on notice and the invitee/licensee/trespasser classification — Wintersteen v. Food Lion frames the modern analysis.

SC SSA hearing offices in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston process moderate volumes — and Fourth Circuit precedent shapes review.

SC workers’ comp runs through the Workers’ Compensation Commission under S.C. Code § 42 — and Section 42-9-10 wage benefits are 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.