Eben H. Cockley, Business Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

Eben concentrates on business, general, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eben handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• General

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• Personal Injury

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Eben's primary office is at 20 Montagu St, Charleston, SC, 29401-1337. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Eben for a business case?

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

• Does Eben offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do business cases in South Carolina typically take?

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

• Can Eben take my case if I'm outside Charleston?

  Eben 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 — Eben 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 Eben?

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

• Is Eben accepting new business clients right now?

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