Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 18, 2017 Starting a new business can be a bit like skydiving. It’s a time that is exciting, fun, and full of stress and worry. Like skydiving, it also requires careful preparation to...
Settlements, Set-Offs, and Secrecy
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 17, 2017 What if more than one person or company is responsible for your injuries in a slip and fall, auto accident, or other personal injury claim? Who pays? A recent case from the...
Can a Police Officer Search My Home Without a Warrant?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 16, 2017 Last month, in State v. Dobbins, the South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s convictions for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession with intent to...
Pot Lawyers Beware…
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 15, 2017 If you meet with our marijuana defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Charleston, or Columbia, S.C. and ask for advice on how to grow marijuana, we will have a simple...
Myrtle Beach Slip and Fall Verdict
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 10, 2017 A woman who tripped on a rug and fell while volunteering at a Myrtle Beach recreation center Bingo game won a $547,128.93 verdict last month. The court reduced her damages...
When is a Dying Declaration not Hearsay?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 9, 2017 Marvin Brown was charged with murder, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon in Charleston, S.C. His arrest and prosecution were primarily based on the victim’s...
South Carolina Domestic Violence Protection in Jeopardy
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 7, 2017 The S.C. Supreme Court decided a case last week, Doe v. State, that would have the effect of denying protection against domestic violence to thousands of South Carolina...
Myrtle Beach Drowning Deaths
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 4, 2017 Did you know that drownings are an ever-present danger in resort areas like Myrtle Beach and Charleston, S.C.? In Myrtle Beach alone, there were at least 13 drownings or...
Who is the Best Myrtle Beach Auto Accident Lawyer?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 3, 2017 No attorney can say to you that they are the best at what they do. The truth is that there is no single “best” attorney in any area of law. There are many excellent attorneys...
The Officer Planted the Drugs on Me…
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2017 Clients who are charged with drug crimes will sometimes insist that the police planted the drugs on them or in their car. It is difficult for people to understand that,...