About Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Steve is a proven litigator with first-chair jury trial experience, and regularly practices in South Carolina state and federal courts. He focuses his practice in the areas of civil and construction litigation, probate litigation, estate administration, and estate planning. Before joining Hamilton Martens, Steve practiced for three years with a general practice law firm in York, South Carolina, where he represented individual clients and small businesses in various civil and probate litigation matters, as well as provided legal advice and counsel on various transactional matters in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, and business formation. In addition to his experience in private practice, Steve also has experience in administrative law. Shortly after being admitted to the South Carolina Bar, Steve began working as a Hearing Officer for the South Carolina Department of Social Services, a position that he held for nearly a year and a half and in which he adjudicated more than 500 administrative matters.

Steve is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts of South Carolina. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Steve was sworn in and admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in March 2019 by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.

Steve received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wake Forest University and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Charlotte School of Law. Steve graduated in the Top 6 percent of his law school class, and during his last semester of law school, served as a federal judicial extern in the Chambers of Chief United States District Judge Frank D. Whitney of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Community Involvement:

South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, July 2021 – Present

York County Bar Association, Treasurer (2020 – 2021 Term); Vice President (2021 – 2022 Term)

SC VALOR Veterans Legal Clinic, Attorney Volunteer

Probate Court 201 & 301: Sun City Carolina Lakes, Attorney Speaker

“For the Times They are A-Changin’”: The New World of Guardianships and Conservatorships in South Carolina, Attorney Panelist: Fees for A.I.I.’s Counsel and Guardians ad Litem in Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings

Law School for Non-Lawyers (sponsored by the South Carolina Bar), Attorney Speaker (taught the South Carolina Wills, Estates, and Probate seminar of the Program)

 

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Estate Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Steve is my warrior. He helped me though everything. He kept me informed, gave me wonderful advice, and he fought hard for me. He was my security for five plus years. He made me laugh when I was worried and he celebrated with me when it was all over. I recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Michael
June 23, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

This was not your ordinary case. It spanned five plus years of both POA and PR activities with history reaching back to the early 1990s. Mr. Dluzneski handled every aspect with professionalism and empathy. I would highly recommend his services to anyone needing help. He is a strategic thinker with the knowledge and experience to serve you well. He went above and beyond normal legal services, even sending and responding to email on weekends. I will use his services in the future should a need arise.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 19, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

I wish I could give Steve ten stars. This was a long, protracted case, and he handled it with kindness and patience, both in legal matters, and in handling family emotions and our many of moments of impatience. He was invaluable in helping us to understand the way through a complicated legal tangle. We won. HE won. I am forever grateful.

Civil Litigation
Posted by Peter
June 16, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Steve Dluzneski was referred to me from another attorney who could not handle my case due to the nature of the case. Steve had experience in my situation and was very thorough when he explained the law surrounding my case. He was honest with his billing, provided amazing communication and always had answers when I had questions. I felt at ease through the whole process and was never worried about not getting the outcome Steve said we could achieve. I highly suggest Steve and his firm to represent anyone needing legal assistance. I plan to use Steve and his firm again if the need presents itself. Well worth every dime spent!

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Isabel
May 16, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Steve was excellent. From the moment I met him, I felt very much at ease and trusted him completely. He explained things in language that I could understand and took the time to explain legal terms. We were able to settle the case which was not the case with a previous lawyer. I recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer.

Estate Litigation
Posted by John
May 16, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Steve took on a challenging case in probate court and got the best possible result for us. He stayed on top of things and kept us informed throughout the process. We would hire him again without hesitation.

Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by Karen
May 08, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Working with this lawyer was a great experience. I learned so much about Guardianship and Conservatorship. He helped me win our case after a very long process! I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Lynne
May 06, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

I was executor of my brother’s estate who lived in South Carolina. His estate attorney hired Steve to handle the real estate matter. The estate attorney died shortly thereafter. I decided to hire Steve as he was well respected by the estate attorney. Steve has always been very professional and courteous. Since I live in Illinois we communicated by phone and text. He always responded to me in a timely fashion. We had a few snags along the way with the estate, trust and real estate matters but Steve navigated through them all efficiently and professionally. Steve always kept me in the loop about what was going on and why. I would hire him again in a minute. My only regret was I didn’t get to meet him personally.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Emma
February 26, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

After being served unexpectedly and frantically speaking with some of the top lawyers in SC, we knew Steve would be our very best option. He was extremely straight forward and honest in explaining all the details of our case to find the best outcome and does not waste time just to run up the bill! We felt confident during the entirety of our case with Steve by our side. While I pray we will never be in that situation again, we would 100% hire Steve again for any matter and will be recommending everyone to him in the future. Five stars, plus some!

 
Construction Law
Posted by Terry/Mary
February 12, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Working with Steve was a pleasure. My wife and I haven't had much contact with lawyers during our lives and we were really nervous, but Steve made us feel so comfortable .Steve's knowledge of the law was amazing .We told him our situation and he gave us legal help. We told him what we wanted to do and he gave us the legal help to do it. Steve worked on our behave and cleared up our problem to our satisfaction. We highly recommend Steve because of his knowledge of the law, his compassion and his drive to help his clients.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 12
    • Probate Litigation
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship of Incapacitated Adults
    • Petitions to Sell Real Property
    • Contested Estate Litigation
    • Will Contests
    • Guardian Ad Litem Services
    • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
    • Construction Disputes
    • Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosures
    • Debt Collection
    • General Civil Litigation
    • Estate Administration

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2015, South Carolina
    United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
    United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    United States Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Charlotte School of Law
    Class of 2014
    J.D.
    magna cum laude; Pro Bono High Honors; Order of the Crown Scholastic Leadership Honor Society
    Other Education
    Wake Forest University
    Class of 2011
    B.A.
    Biology
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    Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski speaks Spanish.
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    Yes, Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski will accept Visa.
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    Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski attended Charlotte School of Law.
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    Hamilton Martens, LLC was established in 2004.