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A. F. Carter III, Family Law Attorney in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Family Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp

Orangeburg South, SC

Practicing family law in Orangeburg since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
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A. F. Carter III is an attorney based in Orangeburg, SC. The practice focuses on Family Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. A. has over 45 years of legal experience.

Based in
Orangeburg, SC
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Family Law · Personal Injury · Workers Comp
  • Handles Family Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp matters from Orangeburg, SC.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About A. F. Carter III: A. F. Carter III is an attorney based in Orangeburg, SC. The practice focuses on Family Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. A. has over 45 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters A. takes on

A. concentrates on family law, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Orangeburg, South Carolina

A. takes family law matters in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Orangeburg, South Carolina

A. takes personal injury matters in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Orangeburg, South Carolina

A. takes workers comp matters in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet A. F. Carter III — family law lawyer in Orangeburg

A. F. Carter III is an attorney based in Orangeburg, SC. The practice focuses on Family Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. A. has over 45 years of legal experience.

A. F. Carter III is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation law, domestic relations law. A. F. received a A.S. degree from Midlands Technical College in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years. A. F. practices in Orangeburg, SC.

A.'s approach to family law cases

A. F. Carter III is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation law, domestic relations law. A. F. received a A.S. degree from Midlands Technical College in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years. A. F. practices in Orangeburg, SC.

The kind of cases A. takes

A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law, personal injury, and workers comp matters in Orangeburg and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of South Carolina

    J.D. · 1980

  • Midlands Technical College

    A.S. · 1972

Jurisdictions

A.'s state bar admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1983 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1982 · ACTIVE

  • South Carolina

    1981 · ACTIVE

A. studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina and A.S. in Midlands Technical College.

Law school and academic background

A. completed J.D. in University of South Carolina and A.S. in Midlands Technical College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

A. F. Carter III's office in Orangeburg

A.'s primary office is at 1475 Amelia St., Orangeburg, SC, 29115. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1475 Amelia St.

Orangeburg, SC 29115

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Hiring guide

How to hire A. F. Carter III — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Orangeburg, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.

A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about A. F. Carter III

  • How much does it cost to hire A. for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does A. offer a free consultation?

    A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in South Carolina typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can A. take my case if I'm outside Orangeburg?

    A. is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is A. accepting new family law clients right now?

    A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Orangeburg, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

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