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

Does Avery offer a free consultation?

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How long do general cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple general 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. Avery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Avery take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?

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What should I bring to my first meeting with Avery?

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. Avery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

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Avery Douglas Upchurch, General Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Over 5 years of legal practice · focused on General, Health Care, and Litigation

Staff AttorneyatMotley Rice Llc

Mount Pleasant, SC

Practicing general in Mount Pleasant since 2021.

5+: Years practicing
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Based in: Mount Pleasant, SC
Experience: over 5 years
Known for: General · Health Care · Litigation

Handles General, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Mount Pleasant, SC.
Over 5 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Avery's practice areas in Mount Pleasant

Avery concentrates on general, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Avery handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Avery takes general matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Avery agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Avery takes health care matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Avery agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Avery takes litigation matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Avery agrees to represent you.

Biography

Avery Douglas Upchurch, general attorney serving Mount Pleasant

Avery Douglas Upchurch is a staff attorney based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Litigation. Avery has over 5 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc. Avery works from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and takes on general matters across the region.

Avery Upchurch advocates for individuals harmed by defective medical drugs, devices, and toxic chemicals in consumer products.

Avery is a member of the Motley Rice medical litigation team. She is currently part of the group representing plaintiffs alleging they developed gynecological cancers after using certain chemical hair relaxers in MDL 3060 In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation. Avery is also part of the teams working on complex litigation for victims who’ve suffered an increased risk of cancer from exposure to Roundup and serious health effects including Parkinson’s disease from exposure to Paraquat.

Prior to joining Motley Rice, Avery built extensive experience in the legislative and lobbying arenas. She is an experienced legislative counsel with governmental relations experience at the federal, state, and local levels. Avery served as an attorney and lobbyist for the South Carolina Association of Counties, advocating for county-initiated policies on behalf of 46 counties to the South Carolina General Assembly. She also worked as the legislative liaison with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, working directly with state legislators and government leadership on environmental and health legislation. Avery’s federal government experience includes serving as junior counsel for the U.S. Senate’s Energy and Natural Resource Committee, which included overseeing the Presidential nomination process, and as a legislative assistant with the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee.

During law school, Avery clerked for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District with Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer. She interned with U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office and was a Teaching Assistant for Professor Josh Eagle’s Coastal Law course and field labs. Avery also served as the Symposium Editor for the South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business, as well as a South Carolina Probate Court Special Visitor, and was a Student Attorney within the Nonprofit Organizations Clinic.

She is a member of the 2025 Cohort of the Local Government Leadership Institute and a Program Advisory Committee Member of the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Project which is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Blog Posts

February 26, 2020

Decade in Review: Plaintiffs’ Litigation Highlights Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Joseph F. Rice

February 20, 2020

Breast implant safety called into question Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Laura K. Stemkowski

August 19, 2019

FDA’s push for transparency long overdue Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Fidelma L. Fitzpatrick

News

February 17, 2026

National Roundup Class Settlement Agreement Reached in Missouri State Court

by: Motley Rice

January 5, 2026

Litigation firm Motley Rice expands its securities fraud and tort practices

by: Motley Rice

Working with Avery on a general matter

Avery Upchurch advocates for individuals harmed by defective medical drugs, devices, and toxic chemicals in consumer products. Avery is a member of the Motley Rice medical litigation team. She is currently part of the group representing plaintiffs alleging they developed gynecological cancers after using certain chemical hair relaxers in MDL 3060 In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing Sales Practices and…

The kind of cases Avery takes

Avery reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and litigation matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Avery studied and practices

University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 2020
University of Texas
B.A. · 2016

Jurisdictions

Avery's state bar admissions

South Carolina Texas
2021 · ACTIVE

Avery studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

Avery completed J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Avery runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Avery's professional memberships and bar associations

Associations South Carolina Bar Association State Bar of Texas
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Locations

Avery Douglas Upchurch's office in Mount Pleasant

Avery's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Motley Rice Llc

28 Bridgeside Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Hiring guide

How to hire Avery Douglas Upchurch — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Avery charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery'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; Avery will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Avery

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Avery confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Avery Douglas Upchurch

How much does it cost to hire Avery for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Avery walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Avery offer a free consultation?
Avery charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Avery's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Avery's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple general 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. Avery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Avery take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Avery 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 — Avery 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 Avery?
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. Avery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Avery accepting new general clients right now?
Avery's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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