As defamation lawyers in Charleston, we know how important your reputation is to you. If someone makes false claims or accusations about you or your business, these statements can damage your relationships and cause you to lose business or your job. At Futeral & Nelson, our lawyers have handled many cases of defamation, libel, and … Read more
As defamation lawyers in Charleston, we know how important your reputation is to you. If someone makes false claims or accusations about you or your business, these statements can damage your relationships and cause you to lose business or your job. At Futeral & Nelson, our lawyers have handled many cases of defamation, libel, and … Read more
At Futeral and Nelson, our criminal defense attorneys have used private investigators for a number of reasons over the years, including gathering evidence of adultery in divorce cases, serving papers in family court or civil cases, or interviewing witnesses in criminal cases. To utilize effectively the money you spend on a private investigator (often called … Read more
One of the most exciting times of a teenager’s life is when he or she gets a driver’s license. This might also be one of the scariest times of a parent’s life! A teenager is subject to all of the same traffic laws as an adult and can receive citations or get into accidents, just like … Read more
Our trial lawyers at Futeral & Nelson are regularly involved in both circuit court (civil court) and family court lawsuits. In nearly every case, it is important to make sure we have the evidence necessary to prove or defend our case in the event it doesn’t settle and goes to trial. The exchange of evidence … Read more
As lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we represent our clients in civil and criminal jury trials. Serving on a jury in South Carolina is an important role in our judicial system. In this article, we examine exemptions for jury duty, disqualifications from jury duty, the voir dire of potential jurors, and other things you need … Read more
A common question asked of our lawyers in Charleston is whether a person has the right to cut a neighbor’s tree branches that hang over their property line. Although this question seems simple, the answer isn’t because South Carolina has no law that authorizes you to cut your neighbor’s overhanging tree limbs. However, there are statutes … Read more
As a lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina, I’ve spoken to the press on many occasions and I’ve appeared on TV interviews. More often than not, I’m commenting on some case or legal issue, but not about my own clients. Does Pretrial Publicity Threaten the Fairness of a Trial in South Carolina? For any lawyer dealing with … Read more
As a lawyer in Charleston, I’ve helped many clients in South Carolina’s Small Claims Court. Having said that, Small Claims Court (also known as Magistrate’s Court) is designed to make it easier for people to handle their legal claims without the expense of hiring an attorney. This article explains how to handle yourself in Small … Read more
I’ve been a lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina for over 29 years now. Naturally, I know a lot of them and deal with them every day. Of course, I also deal with many folks who aren’t exactly fond of lawyers. Some of you may like them, many of you may loathe them, and all of … Read more