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Lee County had 4 fewer lawyers in good standing in October than previous month

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Christopher R. Koon Treasurer at the SC Bar - Columbia | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-koon-536604126/

Christopher R. Koon Treasurer at the SC Bar - Columbia | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-koon-536604126/

There were four fewer lawyers in good standing in Lee County in October compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

During October, Lee County had three lawyers in good standing, compared to seven the month 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.


Christopher R. Koon Treasurer at the SC Bar - Columbia | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-koon-536604126/

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 April 2024, a South Carolina lawyer makes an average annual salary of $96,296 a year.

Lawyers in Good standing in Lee County in October
Lawyer NameName of FirmDate of License Granted
Matthew Christopher HicksJennings Law Firm, P.A.11/13/2023
Stephen Bryan DobyJennings & Jennings, PA11/15/1989
Paul M. FataStuckey Fata & Segars11/12/1980

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