Merritt Gordon Abney, Business Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

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

• Business

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• Health Care

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• Litigation

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• Real Estate

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Merritt's primary office is at Liberty Ctr., 151 Meeting St., Ste. 600, Charleston, SC, 29402-1806. 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 Merritt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Merritt 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 Merritt for a business case?

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

• Does Merritt offer a free consultation?

  Merritt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Merritt's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Merritt'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. Merritt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Merritt 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 — Merritt 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 Merritt?

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

• Is Merritt accepting new business clients right now?

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