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Newberry County had 20 fewer lawyers in good standing in Q2 than previous quarter

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There were 20 fewer lawyers in good standing in Newberry County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in Newberry County in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 34 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 Newberry County in Q2
Lawyer NameName of FirmDate of License Granted
Guy David Harpool-09/12/2023
Marilyn Carol Frampton-02/04/2020
Robert Campbell LakeLake and Lake Attorneys, LLC11/16/2015
Sarah Marie ColdironS.C. Department of Social Services05/19/2014
Taylor Wilson DanielEighth Circuit Solicitor's Office11/13/2012
Jennifer Dowd Nichols-10/07/2008
Jerry Darrell BeckhamLaw Office of J. Darrell Beckham, LLC05/21/2007
William Chadwick JenkinsPope Parker Jenkins, P.A.11/15/1999
Richard E. MarshMarsh Law Firm, PLLC05/10/1999
Eugene C. GriffithS.C. Circuit Court05/14/1991
Henry Philip BufkinBufkin Law Firm, LLC11/14/1986
Robert Campbell LakeLake and Lake Attorneys, LLC11/16/1983
Joy Rushe Mann-11/08/1978
Walton J. McLeodMcLeod Law Office08/01/1964

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