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11 fewer lawyers in good standing in Marion County in Q2 than previous quarter

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There were 11 fewer lawyers in good standing in Marion County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

There were nine lawyers in good standing in Marion County in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 20 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 Marion County in Q2
Lawyer NameName of FirmDate of License Granted
Caroline Hunter Barker-11/13/2023
Franklin Davis Chandler-11/07/2016
Joseph Jakob KennedyKennedy Law Office, LLC11/15/2004
Adria Leta Johnson-10/19/2004
Elizabeth A. BattleBattle & Allen, PA05/08/2001
Harry S. AllenBattle & Allen, PA01/09/2001
Robert E. LeeRobert E. Lee, LLC05/14/1991
Robert H. CorleyLaw Office of Robert H. Corley11/05/1976
Joe M. CoxS.C. Summary Court08/27/1964

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