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8 fewer lawyers in good standing in Barnwell County in Q2 than previous quarter

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There were eight fewer lawyers in good standing in Barnwell County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

There were 17 lawyers in good standing in Barnwell County in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 25 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 Barnwell County in Q2
Lawyer NameName of FirmDate of License Granted
Carson Masters AlexanderAlexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law05/07/2019
William Hunter AlexanderAlexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law11/07/2016
Kent Clinton KirklandKirkland and Kirkland, LLC11/14/2011
Charles David HayesSecond Circuit Public Defender11/17/2008
Kent Clinton KirklandKirkland and Kirkland, LLC05/13/2002
Angela W. AbstanceS.C. Judicial Branch11/13/2001
Cameron J. HalfordJ. Cameron Halford, LLC05/08/2000
Martha M. Rivers DavissonMartha M. Rivers, Attorney at Law11/18/1996
Joshua KogerThe Law Offices of Joshua Koger, Jr.05/16/1994
Wallis April AlvesSecond Circuit Public Defender11/18/1992
Linda Farron KnappKnapp Law Firm, PC11/12/1991
Barbara H. JuneSwiss Krono USA, Inc.11/15/1989
James D. MostellerThe Mosteller Law Firm, LLC11/16/1988
Elmer KulmalaKulmala Law Office11/09/1981
James Martin HarveyHarvey Law Office LLC11/09/1981
Miles LoadholtMotley Rice, LLC10/03/1968
Thomas M. BoulwareBrown Jefferies & Boulware01/01/1967

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