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In 2008 I graduated from the University of Miami's School of Law and immediately moved to South Carolina to practice criminal law.  Within my first two years of practice I argued before the Supreme Court of South Carolina and helped to change the law in South Carolina to the benefit of my clients.  After an additional five years of practice with larger firms and many more cases, I decided to open the Truluck Law Firm.  I am at all times committed to the practice of law and it is my goal to provide responsive representation to keep my client's informed of their options throughout the legal process.

In 1998, the South Carolina Supreme Court certified me as a specialist in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law. I have extensive experience representing creditors, debtors, and trustees in bankruptcy and in representing litigants in the State and Federal Courts of South Carolina. I seek to bring all of the tools of an attorney to problem solving. Through negotiation, mediation, litigation, and possibly bankruptcy, I strive to always accomplish the clients goals in as cost efficient and cost effective manner possible.

If you're looking for a reliable and experienced real estate closing attorney in South Carolina, you've come the right place. Our attorneys have over half a century of combined experience in practicing real estate law and have handled tens of thousands of real estate closings during that time.. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a seasoned investor, or a seller who wants your own representation for your sale, the attorneys at Boger & Peters can guide you through the closing process and make sure your interests are being protected. We offer personalized legal representation, competitive fees, and flexible scheduling options.

If I were to have five words with which to describe myself, I guess they'd be passionate, believer, defender, dogged and Thoreau:

I've been with Portner & Shure since 2013.  Prior to joining the firm, I served as law clerk to the Hon. Timothy J. Martin of the Baltimore County Circuit Court. I graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2012.  While in law school, I served as an Articles Editor for the University of Maryland Law Review, editing scholarly articles for publication.  Since joining Portner & Shure, I have successfully tried cases in the following areas: personal injury, workers compensation, criminal, and traffic related offenses.

I'm an attorney focusing on finding pragmatic solutions for tax and business issues. From settlement agreements and education expenses to S elections and operating agreements (and everything in between), I help clients understand the tax effects and legal implications of their personal and business decisions.

I'm a Maryland Attorney who has worked with many families (divorces, custody, support, adoption) and helped many individuals with their estate planning.  I've represented construction companies, a nursing college, hospice companies, an assisted living network, the United States Food and Drug Administration,  the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, the Public Health Law Network, the Center for Tobacco Regulation, and multiple federal defense contractors.  I received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law (the nationally ranked top tier law school and second oldest law school in the United States), where I graduated from its famous Law and Health Care Program (recognized nationwide as the second best program in the country).  I worked in the University's Clinical Law program, which is ranked fifth in the U.S. and provides more than 110,000 hours of free legal services to Maryland's poorest citizens each year.

I was born in St. Louis County, raised in Sullivan, and have lived in Columbia since 2001 when I began attending Mizzou.  In addition to Boone, Cole, and surrounding counties, I am very open to taking criminal and traffic cases in and around Franklin County.  I will also take certain types of cases throughout the state.. I am a big sports fan.  My favorites are Boxing, Baseball, and Football, as well as Hockey.  My teams are the Cards, Rams, and Blues, as well as Mizzou.  I never miss a game of any of these teams, nor a boxing match on TV.  I am also working on becoming a boxing judge.. I also like to keep myself updated on politics, and enjoy learning about family history and history in general.. I attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, and sometimes also the St. Thomas More Newman Center on campus.. I speak German a little, and Spanish a VERY little.. My favorite movies include Braveheart, Anchorman, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Rob Roy, and Rocky (all except 5).  My favorite muscians/bands include George Strait, Breaking Benjamin, Johnny Cash, Seether, Three Days Grace, The Offspring, Garth Brooks, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

I was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina and admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2013. I graduated magna cum laude from The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and graduated cum laude from The University of South Carolina School of Law in 2013.. I am an avid fan of The University of South Carolina athletics. When not practicing law, I enjoy attending sporting events, traveling, being outdoors, fishing, hiking and spending time with his wife and dog.. I began clerking with the Finkel Law Firm in 2011 and now practice primarily in the firm's Civil Litigation and Family Law Departments. I also handle probate and real estate matters. Our firm prides itself on handling a wide range of legal matters. However, if we can't provide you with assistance, we will be sure to find you an attorney who can.

I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, the fourth of six children in my close-knit family. My father was a highly respected attorney who instilled in me a desire to fight injustice and to help those who are less privileged.. My law practice is focused on representing individuals and I have extensive experience in state and federal courts. I primarily handle claims for plaintiffs and claimants in cases involving personal injury; workers’ compensation and job-related injuries; wrongful death; nursing home negligence; and truck, automobile, bike and boat accidents. I also represent defendants charged with mostly non-violent, traffic and white collar crimes.

I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation from Bishop England High School, I moved to Columbia, South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina and follow my dream of becoming an attorney. While studying at the University of South Carolina, I was a recipient of the Life Scholarship as well as a University Scholar Scholarship as I pursued my studies in Philosophy and English Literature. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I became a member of the University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 2010. While in law school, I started my legal career with The Finney Law as the sole law clerk in the office. Through hard work with the attorneys and staff at that firm, I developed extensive litigation experience. Inspired by the legal giants that came before me I graduated law school and immediately began to practice in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, and domestic relations. in October of 2014, I made the life-changing decision to start my own practice, The Fajardo Law Firm.  Through this practice I have been afforded the opportunity to interact with communities throughout South Carolina and work tirelessly to ensure each person that I represent has his or her voice heard in the Courts. I consistently treat each of my clients with the respect that they deserve and understand the great burden placed upon myself when accepting a client’s case. Whether it be in family court, civil court, or criminal court, I will work my hardest to ensure that you are treated fairly and given the opportunity to have your day in court. I'm a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice, Richland County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer’ s Division, and South Carolina Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Association.  I am licensed to practice in all levels of court in the State of South Carolina as well as in the U.S. District Court and Court of Appeals for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

I specialize in land use matters and employment law and offer honest counsel, strong writing skills, and discerning strategic advice.. I work with many community groups and HOAs as well as individuals concerned about development proposals in their area or involved in conflicts with neighbors over land use.. I advise and respresent clients in covenant drafting and intepretation and in covenant disputes.. I advise and represent clients in petitions for or opposition to non-conforming uses, zoning violations, zoning regulation amendments, zoning changes, variances, and conditional uses.. I advise and represent clients in employment contract issues and assist employers in development of employment practices and procedures.

I represent individuals accused of crimes. My results are the product of hard work, a great team, and aggressive advocacy. I serve clients in state and federal courts across Missouri.. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Dateline, Vice News on HBO, ABC News, and CBS News, underscoring my team’s reputation as formidable trial attorneys willing to take on complex and high-stakes cases.. In the fall of 2024, my team and I secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on a first-degree murder case—the first such verdict in Boone County in decades. This outcome is a testament to our tenacity, trial skills, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible results for our clients.. I earned my business and law degrees from the University of Missouri. Before attending law school, I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton in Washington, D.C., where I assisted with legislative duties, drafted Congressional Record documents, and contributed to projects involving American military installations. During law school, I became a Rule 13 certified law student, authorized by the Missouri Supreme Court, and gained hands-on experience at the Boone County Prosecutor's Office.. I am a member of the Boone County Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and the Missouri FarmHouse Association. In addition to my legal work, I am an active volunteer at my daughter’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School. I also serve as a lector, on the vocations committee, and chair of the Mardi Gras parade at my family’s parish, St. Thomas More Newman Center.

I received myBachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Frostburg State University in May 2009 where I was an active member of Delta Zeta National Sorority and the Student Government Association.. After college, I spent two years as a legal assistant before attending law school. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in May 2014. While in law school, I worked for several law firms, gaining experience in criminal and family law.. For the first year after law school, I served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Nancy M. Purpura in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. I spent six months of her judicial clerkship in the family law rotation and was exposed to a variety of family law matters.. I was admitted to the Maryland bar in December 2014 and I joined Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. in August 2015.. Professional Associations:

I primarily focus my practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. I believe that everyone should have a well-structured and carefully thought out plan for disability and death. As a result of this philosophy, I have built my practice by representing a wide range of clients, including parents with young children, parents with special needs children, business owners, retirees, elderly individuals, and others. I do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to planning. I take time to learn my clients' needs and objectives and then develop a plan that is customized for their unique situations. If you would like an experienced attorney to represent you in one of these areas of law, or even if you think you may have some other legal need, I welcome your call and am happy to discuss your specific situation with you.

I joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, in 2019. Prior to joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, I worked for over 6 years with the Fifth Circuit Public Defender in Columbia, South Carolina. At the public defender, I focused on defending individuals charged with serious and most serious violent crimes. During the past 6 years, I have successfully defended every type of crime on the books, including Murder and Felony DUI involving Death. I have also successfully tried many criminal cases to verdict and am licensed to provide first-chair defense representation in death penalty cases.. During my tenure as a public defender, I was selected to attend the National Forensic College. This College is an invitation-only program designed to instruct supervisors, trainers, and experienced litigators who will become forensic science experts in their jurisdictions. The College is hosted on an annual basis by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Cardoza School of Law in Manhattan, New York.. Additionally, I was selected to attend the Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC). The Trial Practice Institute is the preeminent hands-on trial skills training program in the United States. The Institute lasts two weeks and is held annually in July. I also completed John E. Reid & Associates advanced interview and interrogation course. The course is devoted to providing advanced instruction on the Reid Technique. The Reid Technique is a controversial set of tactics that are widely used by law enforcement agencies when attempting to extract confessions from suspects and persons of interest.. I was raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. I received my undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston in 2009, and my law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2012. During law school, I worked in a plaintiff’s firm which focused on personal injury and disability claims, the Capital Trial Division of the Commission on Indigent Defense, and the Ninth Circuit Public Defender in Charleston County.

I have been with the firm Wolaver Carter & Heffington since February 2015.  I began my legal career in 1998 with the law firm of Hardin, Parkes & Kettering, PLLC, which later became Hardin, Parkes, Kelley & Carter, PLLC when I became a partner in 2007.  I primarily practice in the areas of personal injury law, business law, contract law complex civil litigation and wills and estate law.  I also serve as the city attorney for Spring Hill, Tennessee.. I received my doctorate of jurisprudence from the University of Florida College of Law in May 1999, achieving both honors and high honors in my course work.  While at the University of Florida, I earned my pro bono certificate for my work with the Alachua County Teen Court.. Prior to attaining my law degree, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Idaho in Political Science and Spanish and graduated magna cum laude.  I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Golden Key Honor Societies among others.  I also studied at the University of Tennessee as well as the Centro De Estudios Interamericanos in Cuenca, Ecuador.. Since beginning my practice, I have been involved in both the Maury County and Tennessee bar associations.  Locally, I re-established the young lawyers division of the Maury County Bar Association in 2000 and served as president of same from 2000 to 2003.  Statewide, I served as the District 11 Representative to the Tennessee Young Lawyers Division from June 2002 to June 2004 and June 2007 to June 2009, and the Middle Tennessee Governor from June 2004 to June 2007.  I have also served as the District 6 Governor for the Tennessee Bar Association from 2006 to 2012.  In addition, I was the secretary of the Teen Youth Court Advisory Board under the auspices of the Tennessee Legal Community Foundation from January 2002 to 2005.  I also graduated from the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class of 2005.  In June 2010,  I was inducted as a fellow of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.  Since 2011, I have chaired the local annual fundraising campaign for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.  I sat on the coordinating committee for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Informed Voters Project.. I have also been involved in other volunteer activities, such as the Maury County CASA organization, of which I was the organization’s first President and an active Board member, the University of Florida Alumni Mentor Program, and the Tennessee High School Mock Trial Program.  I am a graduate from the Leadership Maury Program.  Recently, I helped lead the charge to save the local YMCA facility, which became The Wellness and Aquatics Complex, Inc.  I also currently serve as the President for the Columbia Soccer Association and am on the Board of Directors for the Maury County United Way.  I am actively engaged in supporting local and community initiatives such as the Muletown Music Festival, Arts in Action and People’s Table among other things.. I am the proud parent of two daughters, Grace and Portia.  My daughters and I reside in Columbia, Tennessee.  I enjoy coaching swim team and soccer in my free time as well as racing in the sport of triathlon, having competed in the infamous Escape from Alcatraz Race in 2011.

I have been practicing law with the Finkel Law Firm for 20 years. Before that I practiced in Atlanta Georgia. In my practice I have handled a wide variety of matters. Currently I focus on business litigation and litigation involving construction defects and construction disputes. I represent homeowners, contractors, suppliers, homeowners’ associations and subcontractors. As I was previously a general contractor, I have an understanding of the construction industry from both a legal and hands on position. I strive to give each client quality representation and maintain good client communication.

I have been practicing law since 1995. My focus of practice is in litigation, family law, and criminal law.  I have been both a criminal defense attorney and a prosecutor.. I have tried over 100 cases before juries.  As a prosecutor, I have prosecuted crimes ranging from driving offenses to capital murder.  I worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Boone County for ten years where I was the first assistant for five.. While working as a Special Prosecutor for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and as a Boone County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, I handled many high profile cases that have been featured on such programs as 48 Hours, Snapped, Discovery Channel and CourtTV.. ?id=7272762n. ?id=1701973. I know firsthand how difficult the court system can be for families. For several years I specialized in prosecuting crimes committed against children. My experience handling these types of cases enabled him to work closely with families and court personnel always striving to do what was in the best interest of the child.

I have been in private practice consistently since December 1975, working in law firms of small and large collections of attorneys.  Recently, in May 2014, I opened my own firm, as a sole practitioner.  I am excited about the pressure and flexibility a small firm provides.  I am accepting new clients, and I would like the opportunity to discuss with you your legal needs.

I grew up on the Caribbean island of Nevis, so as an immigrant myself I understand the complexities  involved with the immigration process.. I studied law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and enjoy working with clients from throughout the world to resolve family immigration law issues, humanitarian issues including asylum and NACARA  and business immigration issues like H1B applications.

I grew up in Aiken, South Carolina.  I moved to Columbia, South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina Honors College, where I majored in Marine Science.  Immediately after college, I was accepted into the University of South Carolina School of Law.  During law school I began working with Davidson & Lindemann law firm, and was hired as an associate by the firm following graduation.  In 2013 I made parter at Davidson & Lindemann.  In January 2018 we renamed the firm Davidson, Wren & Plyler, PA.. I still live in Columbia with my wife (Kristi), our sons (Dylan and Deacon) and our daughter (Delaney).. My practice is focused on civil litigation.  Being in the Courtroom is something I truly enjoy, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to assist clients with the litigation process.. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, running, playing guitar, and taking on challenges that test me both physically and mentally.

I enjoy excellent analytical and strategic planning skills, along with outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ultimately, my objective is to attain increasingly responsible executive-level positions that allow me to use my legal background to set a tone of fairness, to create an atmosphere that encourages diversity of thought, and to bring quality service-oriented leadership to any organization with which I am affiliated.Specialties: Litigation, General Law, Administrative Law, Labor & Employment, Civil Rights, Disclosure, Ethics, Torts.

I decided to go to Law School after having been a Tennessee State Park Ranger for 10 years. This decision was made, in part, because of a desire to advocate for persons in court instead of being the reason they were there (enforcement of the law).

I concentrate my practice in representing individuals who have been wronged by their employers. I help employees pursue claims of employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, FMLA, ADA, and other employment claims. I also help individuals pursue civil rights claims against a variety of entities.