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Bert Duffie

Duffie Law Firm, P.A.
122 Hampton Street
Walterboro, SC 29488

Mail: P.O. Box 1215
Walterboro, SC 29488

TEL: 843.549.6050
FAX: 843.549.6105

Elbert O. Duffie III (Bert)

BACKGROUND

Native and resident of Walterboro, South Carolina
Wife, Cristy, is employed with the Colleton County School District
Two children, Holden and Caroline

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate, Campbell University School of Law - 1995
Bachelor of Science (Finance), Clemson University - 1991

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Circuit Court Mediator for the State of South Carolina
General Counsel, Colleton County School District (1998 to present)
Town Attorney for Fairfax, South Carolina (1996 to present)
Town Attorney for Ridgeville, South Carolina (1999 to 2007)
Town Attorney for Cottageville, South Carolina (2007)
Town Attorney for Edisto Beach (2007 to present)

Admitted to South Carolina Bar
Admitted to U.S. Federal District Court for South Carolina
Admitted to U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Obtained BV rating with Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

PUBLIC SERVICE

Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce, (2004- 2007)
Colleton County Board of Elections & Voter Registration (1996 to present)
Volunteer Soccer Coach, Walterboro Soccer Club
Advisory Committee, Colleton County Safe Kids Chapter (1996-1999)
Youth Leadership Colleton, Co-founder, Chairperson (1997-1999)
Colleton County Bar Association, Secretary-Treasurer
Walterboro Elks Lodge #1988, Member
Leadership Colleton, Class of 1997
Colleton County School Improvement Council

MEMBERSHIPS

National Council of School Attorneys
National School Boards Association
Colleton County & American Bar Associations
South Carolina Municipal Attorneys Association
South Carolina Association of Counties

Duffie Law Firm is located in Walterboro, SC which is in Colleton County. Practice Areas The Duffie Law Firm, P.A. is a general practice law firm focusing on civil matters. The firm represents individuals, businesses, and local governments in Colleton County and surrounding counties in the Lowcountry. The firm handles a variety of matters for its clients, including the following areas. Corporate and Business Law Mr. Duffie represents corporations and businesses in day to day matters as well as employment and labor law litigation. Representation includes business formation and consultation. Mr. Duffie assists local and regional businesses in meeting their various business transaction needs including forming new businesses and corporations, negotiating business agreements, and buying or selling business assets. Real Estate and Land Disputes Mr. Duffie represents clients in residential and commercial real estate closings. He also handles land litigation matters, such as suits to quiet title, easement actions, and boundary lines disputes. Wills, Probate and Estates Mr. Duffie handles routine legal matters such as durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, simple wills, and living wills. Representation includes probate administration and litigation. Family Law Mr. Duffie handles most family law matters, including divorce, child custody, separation and property settlement agreements, guardianships, and adoptions. Accident and Injury Law Mr. Duffie represents the injured in motor vehicle accidents and other accidents resulting in bodily injuries. Local Government Law Mr. Duffie has significant experience in the field of Local Government Law. He currently serves as the Attorney for the Colleton County School District. Additionally, he has represented the Town of Fairfax in Allendale County and the Town of Ridgeville in Dorchester County for a number of years. He is available to consult with and represent Local Governments, individuals and others who have Local Government Law concerns.