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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

4.8
8 reviews

25 Calhoun St., Ste. 250, Charleston, SC 29401, U.S.A.

General, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice and 32 more

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About Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is a law firm established in 1919 with an office in Charleston, SC. At this office location, there are 7 lawyers practicing general, trial practice, appellate practice and 32 other areas of law.

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Communication
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Quality of Service
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Value for Money
4.4
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 04, 2013
Hired Attorney Mr. Jonathan Berkelhammer

Mr. Berkelhammer was very professional and explained each step of the process to us. He represented our best interests throughout the process. We would very highly recommend him.

Consumer Law
Posted by anonymous
August 05, 2012
Hired Attorney Mr. Richard Coughlin

Very responsive....good communicator.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
May 25, 2012
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph William Rohe

Mr. Rohe was given my case at the last minute; but I feel he was very thorough & knowledgeable about the details. He completely put me at ease in court and was very professional.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
January 22, 2011
Hired Attorney David Hodge
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 22, 2012
Hired Law Firm
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2010
Hired Attorney William Dennis

friendly.knows his area of law,and gives excellent options for my current needs.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 22, 2012
Hired Law Firm

Lawyers and staff are very professional and reliable. I really trust my lawyer and I love the way she approaches my problems. However, fees are excessively expensive. I feel that is unfair for a family to pay those kind of fees. One can go bankrupt and never be 100% sure if you will be able to solve the issue to your benefit.

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Law
  • Taxation
  • Securities 1
    • Securities Regulation
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Property
  • Finance 1
    • Public Finance
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor And Employment
  • Employee Benefits
  • International Law
  • Immigration 1
    • Immigration Law
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
    • Antitrust And Trade Regulation
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence
  • Products Liability
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Coverage
  • Communications and Media 1
    • Media Law
  • Banking Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Administrative Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Health Care 1
    • Hospital Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning; Estate Administration
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Government 1
    • Legislative Practice
  • Intellectual Property
  • Education Law
  • Sports Law
  • Other 4
    • General
    • Federal Practice
    • Management Law
    • Public Authority

Office Details

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1919

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: AIG Insurance Group; Atlantic Coast Conference; Branch Banking & Trust Co.; Degussa AG/ Degussa-Stockhausen; Eli Lilly and Co.; FirstHealth of the Carolinas; General Electric Co.; Greensboro News & Record; The Moses Cone Health System; Miller Brewing Co.; Philip Morris USA Inc.; Solutia Inc.; Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc.; VF Corporation; Watauga Medical Center; Wayne Memorial Hospital; Zimmer Development Company, LLC.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.smithmoorelaw.com

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

4.8
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25 Calhoun St., Ste. 250Charleston, SC 29401U.S.A.

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