Business Formation
If you are starting your own business one of the first steps you should
take is ensuring that you draw a clear legal separation between your business
and personal activities. Many new business owners are advised to create
a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation in order to protect their
privacy and shield their assets.
Prospective clients are invited to contact our office regarding business
law and business formation issues. We advise and assist clients with business
entity selection, commercial leases, contracts and other legal matters
part of forming or operating your South Carolina business.
Estate Planning
Creating a legal plan for your estate and your future is no longer something
reserved for only the wealthy. Whether you have young children to provide
for or great-grandchildren to pass family assets to an estate plan is
a responsible way to ensure that your wishes are carried out.
We provide a range of estate and elder law services. This includes preparation of your
last will & testament, powers of attorney, codicils, and living wills. We are also here to help
answer your questions about South Carolina Probate Law and contested or
challenged estates.
Real Estate Litigation
Equity and interests in real estate often times represents the most significant
assets in people's lives. When your use or enjoyment of real estate is
implicated by the actions of another it can become necessary to seek legal remedies.
We represent private individuals, business and associations in real estate
litigation matters. This includes disputes over the application of real
estate covenants,
trespass, foreclosure, boundary lines, zoning ordinances, easements, and title
disputes. We also represent clients in claims involving licensed real
estate brokers and sales agents.
Criminal Defense
If you are facing any misdemeanor or felony criminal charge in Columbia,
South Carolina, or surrounding areas you recognize the risk that this
places on your reputation, freedom and livelihood. Attorney James Snell
is a member of the South Carolina Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers and represents clients in a variety of criminal cases including
domestic violence, drug possession, and assaults. If you or a loved one has been charged
with any crime prosecuted in Federal or State Court contact our office
for a confidential and no-cost consultation.