South Carolina Family and Divorce Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

781 Meeting St unit b, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

For many, the legal system is a maze entered during their darkest hours. I am a litigator who thrives in those high-stakes moments, specializing in turning "worst-possible circumstances" into the best possible outcomes. My approach is defined by exhaustive preparation; I leave no stone unturned and no detail unexamined. True advocacy begins with a partnership built on transparency and unwavering integrity. I understand that you are placing your future in my hands, and I honor that trust by providing candid, straight-talk counsel, even when the truth is difficult to hear. I don't just represent "files," I represent people.

Family and Divorce Law

2158 East Main Street, Duncan, SC 29334

David was born in Goshen, New York and is the youngest of six children. David graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1990 and from Presbyterian College in 1994 with a degree in Political Science and Business. David always had a passion for helping people and a drive to have the power to assist them in matters they could not resolve on their own. That passion led David to the practice of law. Upon graduating from college, David attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1997.

Family and Divorce Law

120 Renaissance Circle, Suite 4, Mauldin, SC 29662

Erick M. Barbare is a graduate of Appalachian State University (2001) and the University of South Carolina School of Law (2004). While in law school, Erick participated in the Environmental Law Clinic and was a law clerk at the Korn Law Firm and Callison, Tighe and Robinson. After graduating from law school, Erick had the honor of serving as judicial law clerk for the Honorable James W, Johnson, Jr., former circuit judge of South Carolina’s Eighth Judicial Circuit. Throughout is legal career, Erick has focused on helping individuals and families through difficult times and focuses his practice on Family Court and personal injury matters. Erick handles divorces, child custody cases, child support matters and adoptions, as well as automobile accidents and other injury cases. Erick is licensed to practice in all South Carolina state courts and is a member of the Greenville County Bar Association.

Family and Divorce Law

1508 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

James T. McLaren has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for nearly two decades. He is listed in the S.C. Super Lawyers publication under the Family Law designation. He and his firm have received the highest rating ("AV"), afforded lawyers for legal ability and ethics, in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. His statewide practice primarily involves complex matrimonial litigation and trial work in addition to dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration as an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Certified Mediator and Arbitrator. He has held numerous positions affiliated with Family Law including admission as a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where he is currently serving as National President and on various committees. He is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has served as President of the South Carolina Chapter of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms since 2007. He has served as President of the South Carolina Chapter and National Delegate. He is a Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. He has served as chair of the Family Law Sections of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Trial Lawyer’s Association (now the American Association for Justice), and the Richland County Bar Association. He is a longstanding member of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the American Association For Justice, the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Association For Justice, and the Richland County Bar Association. Mr. McLaren has authored numerous articles and has been a speaker in over 95 Family Law Continuing Legal Education Seminars, including state and national Judicial Conferences and New Family Court Judges Schools. He also co-authored important Legislation that impacts Family Law in South Carolina.

Family and Divorce Law

802 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464