There were seven lawyers in good standing in Abbeville County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the South Carolina Bar.
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.
| Lawyer Name | Name of Firm | Date of License Granted |
|---|---|---|
| John Andrew Bishop | – | 09/20/2016 |
| Thomas Erskine Hite | Hite and Stone | 05/21/2007 |
| Anne Marie Hempy | Hite and Stone | 11/13/2006 |
| Joyce Krolak Monts | – | 11/18/1992 |
| Paul L. Agnew | – | 11/14/1986 |
| Thomas E. Hite | Hite and Stone | 11/08/1978 |
| Wm Thurmond Bishop | – | 08/01/1964 |
