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Otis "Allen" Jeffcoat, III
Jeffcoat Law Firm, LLC
Beach First Building
3751 Grissom Parkway
Suite 201
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: (843) 626-9000 | Fax: (843) 448-1914
http://www.jeffcoatlaw.com
Helping people with Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcies.
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We like to help people who are struggling with large debts. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
Bar Admissions
NC, Jun 1993
Bar Number: 15794
SC, Nov 1973
Bar Number: 2969
Other Court Admissions
Otis Allen Jeffcoat, III: South Carolina 1973, U.S. District Court of South Carolina 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit 1974, North Carolina 1993. Jay G. Anderson: South Carolina 1993, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit.
Association Memberships
Continuing Education
Staying current with the latest developments in the law is both a passion and a hobby for me. For my bankruptcy practice, I attend monthly meetings of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA) annual workshop meetings of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and the South Carolina Bar. I make it a point to attend as many workshops as possible on ethics and the law.
Papers and Publications
Adverse Possession, 8 South Carolina Jurisprudence, 1991.
Example Cases
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Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
City:
Columbia
State:
SC
Year:
1973
Honors:
Law Review Survey Editor, Editor of Law School Newspaper. Fraternities: Phi Alpha Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa (Honorary).
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, (Politics)
School:
City:
Princeton
State:
NJ
Year:
1970
Honors:
Magna Cum Laude, Varsity Debate Team, Orange Key Guide Service.
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
South Carolina and North Carolina
Firm Focus and History
Our firm helps people with important issues they may have to face including bankruptcies, workouts, foreclosure defense, real estate closings, estate planning, probate administration, business formation, and divorce.
I formed my own law firm in 1985, after having worked with a large firm out of Columbia, SC for 12 years. Since then, the firm has added attorneys and staff as needed to meet our clients' needs. Currently, in addition to me, we have two associate attorneys, (Nancy Gryniewski and Jay Anderson), five paralegals, and three support staff.
Previous Employment Summary
In law school at the University of South Carolina, I worked as a law clerk with McKay, Sherrill, Walker and Townsend in Columbia, SC. After graduation in 1973, I joined the firm as an associate attorney, became a partner in 1978, moved to Myrtle Beach, SC to run a branch office, and was with that firm until 1985 when I formed my own firm in Myrtle Beach, SC. I now have a main office in Myrtle Beach, with branch offices in Pawleys Island and Little River, SC, and Calabash, NC. Most client work is done in our main office in Myrtle Beach.
Activities and Awards
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" Real Estate, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 editions.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I encourage my clients to learn everything they can about legal issues.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I want to review any documents that my clients prepare.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not in favor of clients representing themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
My politics professors and courses at Princeton inspired me; I thought the law was fascinating and still do.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I constantly go "back to school" to upgrade and improve my skills and knowledge.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I have several main areas of practice in addition to bankruptcy: elder law, estate planning, probate, real estate and business transactions. I chose each of them for the same reasons -- I liked the work and was good at it, and there was a need to help people.
What do you like best about your career?
Getting to know clients and making a difference in their lives.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a skilled loyal team working with me. Some members of my team have been with me more than 20 years.
What are your strengths and style?
I listen carefully to my clients, am very detail-oriented, and have long relationships with most of my clients.
Personal Interests:
Family time, relaxing in the mountains, travel, history and genealogy, gardening, tennis, and hiking.
Office Manager/Assistant
Royce Reynolds.
Fax
(843) 448-1914
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Most client work is done in our main office in Myrtle Beach.
Emergency After Hours
No
Additional Offices
Calabash, NC
10140-8 Beach Drive, SW
Calabash, NC 28467
(843) 626-9000
Little River, SC
119 Pinnacle Place
Suite B
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 626-9000
Pawleys Island, SC
12019 Ocean Highway (same as Highway 17)
Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7114
(843) 626-9000
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes. Fees vary with the nature of the work and many other factors. Each case is unique.
Hourly Rates
Rates vary with the nature of the work and many other factors.
Free Initial Consultation?
Rarely.
Typical Retainer
No typical retainer; each case is unique.
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