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Oconee County: 5 more lawyers in good standing in Q3 than previous quarter

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There were five more lawyers in good standing in Oconee County in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

There were 56 lawyers in good standing in Oconee County in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 51 the quarter before.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.

Despite the long history of the legal profession in South Carolina, the state has the nation's second-lowest lawyer-to-population ratio. There is currently only one lawyer for every 493 residents.

More than 1,000 ethics complaints have been made against South Carolina judges who handle the state's major cases in circuit court. However, there were no judges who were publicly censured.

As of June 2024, a South Carolina lawyer makes an average annual salary of $96,789 per year.

Lawyers in Good standing in Oconee County in Q3
Lawyer NameName of FirmDate of License Granted
Jared Ralston Elrod-11/13/2023
Amanda SurlesOconee County Public Defender's Office12/13/2022
Eva Diaz-11/14/2022
Lindsay Nell Castellaw-05/16/2022
Thomas Cory JonesTenth Circuit Solicitor's Office08/17/2020
Ashaley Chrishton BoatwrightBoatwright Legal, LLC11/19/2019
Ashton Rains GottschallHubbard & Gottschall Law, Ltd. Co.11/27/2018
William Kenneth HubbardHubbard & Gottschall Law, Ltd. Co.11/27/2018
Christopher Michael BeecoTenth Circuit Solicitor's Office05/22/2017
Lauren Hydrick KochMcLaurin Law, LLC05/23/2016
Jessica Robinson DeshonThe Law Office of Jessica R. DeShon11/16/2015
Carol Anne JohnsonCarol Johnson Law Firm, P.A., dba Special Needs Legal Advocacy02/02/2015
Andrew Kent HollidayDerrick Ritter Williams & Morris, PA11/17/2014
Nathan Allen Guinn-11/18/2013
Andrew J. Smith-11/13/2012
Austin Grey McLainMcLaurin Law, LLC11/13/2012
Jason Christopher AldermanTenth Circuit Solicitor's Office11/13/2012
Ed M. McLaurinMcLaurin Law, LLC05/23/2011
Paul Allen CainCain Law Firm LLC05/23/2011
Roberta Elizabeth BartonRoberta Barton Law, Ltd. Co.05/23/2011
Tyler John Kathrein-05/23/2011
Angela Frances LittlejohnUniversity of the People05/11/2010
Bethany Ann BlundyTenth Circuit Solicitor's Office05/11/2010
Bethany Ann BlundyTenth Circuit Solicitor's Office05/11/2010
Keith G. DennyLaw Office of Keith G. Denny, LLC05/11/2010
Mary Elizabeth ParrillaThe Parrilla Law Firm, LLC05/26/2009
Robert Joseph Oppermann-05/26/2009
Clare C. HodgeMilitary Justice Attorneys04/01/2008
Tjay M. BagwellBagwell & Corley Law Firm, PC11/13/2007
Lisabeth Kirk RogersRogers Law, P.A.10/16/2007
Richard Hunt McDuffMJM Law, LLC10/16/2007
Scott AllmonAbsolute Law Firm, LLC05/24/2004
Michael Todd SimmonsClemson University11/17/2003
Kimberly Welchel Pease-11/13/2001
Blair Lowry StoudemireTenth Circuit Solicitor's Office05/06/1996
Emma Wyatt MorrisDerrick Ritter Williams & Morris, PA11/13/1995
Robert R. DonatoRobert R. Donato, Esq., PC05/16/1994
David Wilson PlowdenDavid W. Plowden, Esq11/18/1992
Alvis J. BynumDominion Energy Southeast Services, Inc.06/10/1991
Andrew R.H. NewtonClemson University11/16/1990
Charles R. Hughes-06/06/1990
Robert Scott SprouseS.C. Circuit Court01/08/1990
John P. AbdallaS.C. Public Defender05/17/1989
Robert D. FragerClemson University11/16/1988
Karen Fowler BallengerS.C. Family Court11/23/1987
Kaye Davis BourretS.C. Department of Social Services11/21/1985
Suzanne E. EarleOconee County Public Defender's Office11/09/1981
Leslie Jay Shayne-05/14/1981
Wilson W. BurrW. Wilson Burr Law Office05/14/1981
William R. Owens-11/05/1976
Timothy C. MerrellMJM Law, LLC11/11/1975
Michael J. SmithMichael J. Smith, Attorney11/01/1975
Richard Lee RitterDerrick Ritter Williams & Morris, PA09/30/1972
Gruber N. Sires-09/21/1971
Alexander S. Macaulay-09/25/1970
Larry C. BrandtLarry C. Brandt, PA09/25/1970

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