Education lawyers in South Carolina

Firm: Duff, White & Turner, LLC

3700 Forest Dr., Suite 404 , Columbia , South Carolina 29202

Practice Areas: Education , Employment & Labor , Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

David T. Duff is the firm's specialist in employment law and also practices in the areas of procurement/construction, education, and litigation.. He represents private and public sector employers regarding all aspects of the employer/employee relations and is certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a Specialist in Employment and Labor Law.. Mr. Duff also practices extensively in procurement and construction, including experience with bidding, contract awards, contract dispute, and mediation. He has represented numerous school districts as they faced complex construction-related issues.. In education law, Mr. Duff's focus is on issues related to the education and discipline of disabled students, school construction, and school finance in primary and secondary education, and he defends higher education institutions in policy and contract areas.. While he brings his skills as a mediator into each legal conflict, he also has extensive experience as a litigator, including work in appellate courts. He is licensed to practice before the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. Dave is an exercise enthusiast and an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

Firm: Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law

220 N Main Street , Greenville , South Carolina 29601

Practice Areas: Education

An accomplished family court litigator, Heather Scalzo brings over 20 years of courtroom experience to clients throughout upstate South Carolina, including Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, Oconee, Spartanburg, Laurens, and York counties. She provides compassionate and personalized legal representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances—whether they are contemplating marriage, considering divorce, facing complex financial matters, contesting custody, planning an adoption, or navigating abuse allegations. Beyond family court litigation, she also handles appeals in family law cases and has argued before the S.C. Court of Appeals and the S.C. Supreme Court.. Her legal career includes extensive experience representing youth in criminal proceedings and school disciplinary matters. As a contract public defender for 14 years, she worked with over two thousand young clients and was recognized by the S.C. Public Defender Association as Juvenile Defender of the Year for her commitment and advocacy. She currently represents clients in school expulsion cases from elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as at colleges and universities.. This deep experience with youth representation complements her work in family law, particularly in high-conflict custody disputes. With a strong understanding of child development, special education, and mental health issues, she helps parents craft effective parenting plans and custody arrangements. Known for her ability to guide clients through sensitive and challenging legal matters, she combines strategic thinking with empathy to achieve positive outcomes.. As a S.C. Certified Family Court Mediator, Heather assists parties in negotiating settlements by fostering productive discussions to help reach fair, amicable resolutions. With a deep understanding of family dynamics and legal complexities, she guides parties through the mediation process, reducing conflict and avoiding the emotional and financial strain of litigation. Whether addressing divorce, custody, child support, or other family law matters, she helps parties find common ground and craft agreements that prioritize their best interests and the well-being of their children.

Firm: Emerson Law, LLC

460 King Street , Charleston , South Carolina 29403

Practice Areas: Civil , Labor , Education

Firm: Devlin & Parkinson PA

27 Cleveland Street 201 South  2 , Greenville , South Carolina 29613

Practice Areas: Construction ,Education ,Medical Malpractice

Firm: Hyde Law Firm, P.A.

360 E Main St Ste 1 , Spartanburg , South Carolina 29302

Practice Areas: Education , Estate Planning, Family , Real Estate , Administrative Law, Administrative Law

Firm: Boykin & Davis LLC

220 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 100 , Columbia , South Carolina 29210

Practice Areas: Education

Shawn D. Eubanks provides dedicated, competent, and ethical representation to private schools, charter schools, districts, private and governmental emmployers, and injured non-government employees in the South Carolina community.. Shawn is licensed to practice in all South Carolina state and federal courts, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of practice areas include litigation, education law, employment law, local government law, and business advisement. Shawn began his legal career clerking for the Hon. J. Mark Hayes, II in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Following his clerkship, Shawn served as an associate in a private law firm which provided legal services to a broad client base of school districts, state agencies, municipalities, businesses, and individuals. Shawn later accepted the position of Deputy General Counsel for the South Carolina Department of Education, where he handled numerous matters including Civil Rights issues, personnel matters and disputes, contract drafting and negotiations, and teacher certification hearings.. Shawn holds the Martindale-Hubbell “AV” peer review rating in Education, Labor and Employment, and Government law, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical practice. An active member of the legal community, Shawn currently chairs the South Carolina Bar Association’s Education Law Committee, and is a member of the 2015 class of the Bar’s Leadership Academy. In 2014, he testified before the South Carolina Senate Education Committee regarding teacher retention and advancement, as well as the effects of certain provisions in the Teacher Employment and Dismissal Act. He has given numerous presentations across the state on education and employment law, and has served as emcee for full-day seminars on Title IX issues for school administrators and education and employment law for attorneys. He has also written articles for and Palmetto Administrator magazine.. Shawn is involved in the local community of Columbia, South Carolina. He currently serves as a board member for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation, and has been a proud supporter of both the Nickelodeon Theater and the Columbia Museum of Art. He has also served as a big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, and is an active member at Riverside Community Church.

Po Box 11367 , Columbia , South Carolina 29211

Practice Areas: Education