McCormick County Divorce Lawyers

** What is it like working with me? ** When working with me, what you see is what you get. I’ve been told that I have a strong personality. I am brutally honest, and I won’t sugar coat the facts. That means I’m not afraid to ask and answer the hard questions when working on your case. With that said, you should know that I’m still very approachable, non-judgmental and down to earth. In whatever situation my clients have found themselves in, I’m not here to judge or make them feel bad about themselves. My job is to...

I am a solo practitioner with 22 years of legal and trial experience in the criminal, civil and family courts of South Carolina. After having worked almost 9 years as a prosecutor in Greenville and Pickens counties, in 2003 I started my own solo law practice. Since then I have had the fortune and privilege to help so many good clients navigate our judicial system here in South Carolina. My goal is to always provide my clients with personal and professional representation they can count on when they are faced with an issue in...

Jessica Christophillis is an attorney in Greenville, South Carolina focusing on family law issues such as: divorce, asset and debt division, child custody, and marital separation.

Michael Turner is the Managing Partner of Turner Family Law, LLC where Mr. Turner was recently named one of seven Power Lawyers in the Family Court in South Carolina. Mr. Turner graduated from the University of South Carolina and went on to earn his law degree from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Turner grew up in Laurens, South Carolina, and is a second-generation attorney. His father, J. Michael “Mike” Turner, Sr. recently retired after practicing law for nearly 50 years. Additionally, Mr. Turner’s brother, The Honorable Matthew P. Turner, is a Family Court Judge for the 8th...

I am a veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring with about 30 years of service in both the active Army and the Texas National Guard as a Combat Engineer and Judge Advocate. My military experience makes me uniquely qualified to provide legal services to military members, veterans, and retirees in all areas of law.

EDUCATION The John Marshall School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
AND LICENSES: Juris Doctorate, 1991

Honors: Elected to 1989 American Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C.
The James Madison Distinguished Service Award, The Federalist Society of America

Activities: President, The Federation of Federalist Societies of Chicago Law Schools
President, The Federalist Society of The John Marshall School of Law
Contributing Writer - Editor, The Decisive Utterance

Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, 1984

Honors: Member of the National Philosophy Honor Society, Phi Sigma Tau

Attorney:
May, 2002 - Admitted to practice law in South Carolina
Present

November, 1991 - Admitted to practice law...

Megan was born and raised in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, a small town about 30 miles north of Charleston. While attending the Charleston School of Law, Megan served as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases. She also had clerkships with the Charleston County Family Court and a local family law firm. When Megan is not practicing law, she is attempting new recipes, trying to become a runner, singing loudly and off-key, and reading. Megan and her husband live in Ravenel with their children and cat. Megan exclusively practices Family...

Ryan Templeton helps people that have been charged with crimes, people going through a divorce or child custody case, and people that have been injured.

He can help you navigate the legal minefield that you have found yourself in to get you the best possible result in your case. You will receive quality representation when you need it the most, in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury.

Ryan Templeton graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and began his legal career as a Law Clerk to Circuit Court Judge Diane S. Goodstein. Upon...

For 26 years, successfully defending DUI's, representing seriously injured parties in accident and injury matters, and litigation matters in family court. Serving clients in Moncks Corner, Summerville, Goose Creek, Charleston, Holly Hill, Orangeburg, Bonneau, St. Stephen, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Mt. Pleasant and throughout South Carolina.

Larry Weidner II is originally from Oklahoma. He attended Dartmouth College where he received his AB in Economics and Government in 1985. Following his graduation from Dartmouth, Mr. Weidner briefly played rugby in New Zealand. Upon returning to the states, Mr. Weidner attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, graduating in 1988. Following his graduation from Penn Law, Larry Weidner joined the U.S. Marine Corps. During his eight years in the Corps. Mr. Weidner served at a variety of duty stations in a number of billets. Principal among them were Chief Trial Counsel for...

Mr. Lee is a native of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mr. Lee's practice areas are limited to:
-DUI Defense and Criminal Defense Law (while our firm has a special focus on South Carolina DUI arrests and charges (with over a decade of experience dealing extensively with these matters), we also represent individuals charged with criminal offenses including, but not limited to, South Carolina felony charges, South Carolina misdemeanor offenses (including, but not limited to, Domestic Violence (DV) defense);
-Personal Injury (including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, dog bites, and motorcycle accidents); and
-Family Law and Divorce for Men...

Guy J. Vitetta, originally from Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Ohio's Kenyon College with a B.A. in history and religion. As a community activist addressing consumer and environmental issues, Guy realized his most influential avenue for making a difference in the community was in the practice of law. He graduated from Capital University Law School in Columbus, OH in 1991. Clerking in the Death Penalty Section of the Ohio Public Defender Commission, Mr. Vitetta worked on appeals for Death Row inmates. For the next eleven years, he served as a Public Defender in Columbus, then in Charleston County, SC, before opening...

Bar Admissions: South Carolina, 2008 Education: J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law B.A., summa cum laude, Converse College A Summerville, South Carolina native, family law attorney Carolyn Bone has long been an advocate for children and families and has pursued a career path that includes compassionate service. She received her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2008. Prior to law school, Ms. Bone graduated summa cum laude from Converse College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major...

I specialize in protecting what truly matters most: your relationship with your children, the wealth that you've worked hard for, and your legacy. With experience in divorce, custody, and estate planning matters, I focus on guiding individuals and families through life’s pivotal moments with care, precision, and an unwavering commitment to their future. My mission is to empower you to overcome life's challenges with dignity, grace and peace of mind. I strive to help you navigate emotional decisions with confidence. Whether you’re single, married, considering divorce, or reflecting on a life well-lived, we're here to help you craft...

Melissa F. Brown is a divorce attorney who handles complex family law matters. She is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The complex family law matters include,custody, visitation (multi-state and International), alimony, child support, and property division cases. The firm also handles relocation cases, enforcement proceedings, modification proceedings, and drafting Settlement Agreements. As an experienced South Carolina divorce and custody attorney and Certified Family Court mediator, she understands the impact divorce can have on clients and their families. Thus, our firm strives to minimize conflict and amicably resolve each case. While our goal is...

John S. Keffer is a dedicated attorney with strong ties to the Sumter, SC community. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, John served as a weapons loader on F-16 and A-10 aircraft before graduating cum laude from the University of South Carolina in 1995. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor in 1999 from the same institution and has been practicing law in Sumter ever since. John is experienced in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, and Criminal Defense, providing personalized, client-focused legal representation. He is licensed to practice in the South Carolina Bar, the U.S. District Court for the...

DAVID PARKER GEIS practices family law throughout the South Carolina Low Country, including Beaufort and Jasper County. He is of counsel to the White Plains , New York law firm of Kramer & Kozek, P.C.. Mr. Geis has the highest peer review rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability from Martindale Hubbell, and is listed in the national Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in both New York and South Carolina.

Mr. Geis is a member and past Chairman of the Family Law Council of the South Carolina Bar; and Past President of the Beaufort County Bar. Mr. Geis has lectured...

A New Jersey native, Lauren graduated from Monmouth University in 2009 with a B.S. in Social Work. Immediately thereafter, Lauren moved to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law from where she graduated in 2012. During law school Lauren became a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in abuse and neglect cases and served as a volunteer GAL until 2019. In September of 2012, shortly after graduating from law school, Lauren began working for the South Carolina Department of Revenue where she spent six years litigating alcohol licensing and tax matters on behalf of the Department. ...

My practice focusses on Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. I am a trial lawyer that has taken both major and minor cases to trial. I handle criminal cases in both state and federal court, DUI defense, drug and gun crimes, Divorce and Personal Injury cases.

Charleston lawyer handling divorce, DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury claims.

Joshua P. Stokes is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of legal services available in the Lowcountry and South Carolina as a whole. Mr. Stokes graduated from Presbyterian College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Computer Science. He was a member of the Charleston School of Law’s inaugural class earning his Juris Doctor in May 2007. Mr. Stokes was admitted to the South Carolina Bar at the end of 2007, and began his legal career as an attorney at the Law Offices of Paul E. Tinkler located in downtown Charleston,...

DeTreville Law & Mediation is a Charleston, SC law firm focused on the litigation and resolution of Family Court matters, including separation and divorce; child custody, visitation, and support; equitable division of marital property; and alimony. We also practice in the fields of criminal defense, DUI defense, and assist those who have been seriously injured by the negligence of others. Please call us, email us, or visit our website if we can provide you with assistance in resolving any of your legal matters.

Raised on Hilton Head Island, I have had the pleasure of calling the area home for over 30 years. Practicing in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, and Tax and Business, I strive to help clients proactively plan for problems before they arise.

I use an educational approach to help clients understand the law as it pertains to their situation or question, and then empower them to make the best decision for themselves.

I bring the experience of working with clients from all walks of life. Having started my career with a non-profit law firm,...

It's been nearly twenty (20) years since I started Deaton Law Firm, LLC, following a clerkship with a South Carolina Circuit Court judge with a reputation of being both scholarly and demanding of his clerks. That experience was extremely rewarding and led to me wanting to handle a variety of legal matters. I've handled criminal defense matters in Federal, State, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts ranging from the smallest traffic ticket and DUI to murder and everything in between. In the Family Court, I have represented individuals in connection with divorces, separations, adoptions, termination of parental rights, juvenile charges, name changes,...

As a divorce and family law attorney, Ken Peck has helped many people facing some of the most important decisions of their lives. He has practiced law for more than 30 years following his graduation from three prestigious universities. He will listen to you and help you rebuild your life. He chose to practice in a smaller firm to ensure each person that needs his help is given personal attention and exceptional legal services. He is here to help you. To get your questions answered and get started creating a brighter future for yourself and your family, please call or...