John C. McElwaine
Charleston, SC
Trusted copyright attorney serving Charleston.
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John C. McElwaine is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Copyright and Trademark.
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- Handles Copyright and Trademark matters from Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026).
About John C. McElwaine: John C. McElwaine is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Copyright and Trademark.
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John C. McElwaine represents clients in Charleston, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About John C. McElwaine
John C. McElwaine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Trademark Law.
John C., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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The University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 1995
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South Carolina, Sout
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Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
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John C. McElwaine focuses on Copyright and Trademark.
Where is John C. McElwaine located?
John C. McElwaine primarily serves clients in Charleston, South Carolina, with an office at 151 Meeting Street.
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