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Daniel A. Stone
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Biography
Update! New Charleston Office (03/25)
4000 Faber Place Dr. North Charleston
Serving consumers in the Charleston, West Ashley, and Summerville area.
Daniel A. Stone, attorney at Stone Law Firm, brings extensive experience and a client-focused approach to his practice, focusing on consumer bankruptcy cases across Columbia, Florence, and Greenville, South Carolina. He holds a B.A. from the University of South Carolina, a J.D. from Washburn Law School, and a Certificate of Japanese Comparative Law from Temple Law School’s Tokyo Campus. A respected member of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, Mr. Stone has served on multiple committees, including the Interest Rate Committee and Chapter 13 Committee, and has been an elected committee member since 2007.
Mr. Stone is also a passionate educator and speaker, frequently presenting on bankruptcy topics at professional seminars and academic institutions, including the University of South Carolina School of Law. He actively participates in the Bankruptcy Court’s CARE Program, promoting financial literacy among students. With a career marked by leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to excellence, Mr. Stone is a trusted resource for individuals navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
35%
23 years | 4,462 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
30%
23 years | 2,156 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
23 years | 1,456 cases
Foreclosure
3%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 24 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Stone Law Firm, LLC
455 St. Andrews Rd C-1, Columbia, SC, 29210
Stone Law Firm, LLC
4000 Faber Place Dr. Suite 300, Charleston, SC, 29045
Stone Law Firm, LLC
128 Millport Circle, Ste 200, Greenville, SC, 29607
Stone Law Firm, LLC
181 East Evans St, Florence, SC, 29506
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Daniel A. Stone's Reviews
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Posted by Lori | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney – Highly Recommended!
I’m incredibly grateful for the help I received with my Chapter 7 bankruptcy. From start to finish, Daniel was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free, explaining everything clearly and answering all my questions. Thanks to their expertise, I g...
Daniel Stone
Replied last March 9, 2025Thank you! I do want to clarify I am not an expert in the area of bankruptcy. SC does not allow attorneys to refer to themselves as an expert in an area unless they are certified in that area as an expert.
Posted by Rich | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Miracle Worker
Dan was there for me when I needed him most. He navigated me thru one of my darkest days that I could ever imagine. He saved my house and I was able to move forward and have been successful in my new journey.
Daniel Stone
Replied last March 9, 2025Thank you
Posted by David | March 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome!
I was in a financial pinch, but Attorney Daniel Stone helped me navigate bankruptcy with ease. His personalized approach and exceptional service made all the difference. I highly recommend him for his compassion, dedication, and results-driven solutions.
Daniel Stone
Replied last March 9, 2025Thank you for your kind words
Posted by Angela | June 15, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
AMAZING
I would like to thank all the staff at Stone Law Firm for being professional, friendly, very knowledgeable and diligent. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules in returning my call promptly to answer questions and assisting with the matter at hand. I appreciate Daniel for following...
Posted by Mike | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney! First choice in bankruptcy or litigation matters!
Attorney Daniel Stone not only assisted my wife and I in discharging our debts through a Ch. 7 filing as a result of medical bills through a service-connected injury - which took me 5 years to be 100% rated and retired by the VA / military, but he also fought companies and one federal agency after th...
Daniel A. Stone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Dan since 2004. There are many smart and effective lawyers (and Dan is one of them), but that are very few who also have the compassion for their clients and the passion for their causes that Dan possesses. He is well respected by his peers in the bankruptcy field and the judges know that he will fight for his clients. Dan is constantly pushing the envelope in an effort to help is clients and is quite skilled at litigating complicated bankruptcy issues."
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"Daniel Stone is a credit to the local bankruptcy law community. He has been a great resource for me as my mentor and friend. If you're seeking a bankruptcy attorney in the Columbia/Irmo area, call Daniel Stone. He is a person of character and a quality attorney who serves his clients by being approachable, direct, knowledgeable, available, and caring."
"I endorse Daniel Stone. Exceptional attorney who provides excellent legal answers on Avvo for people seeking help. He is hard working, skilled, intelligent, and dedicated to the success of his clients. Respected by colleagues in the legal industry."
"Mr. Stone is an excellent resource when you are in need. I fully endorse him."
"I recommend Dan as a bankruptcy attorney"
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Experience
Honors
2013
Appointed by US bankruptcy Court, Chapter 13 committee
2013
Mentor to 2 first year attorneys, SC Supreme Court
2012
Announcement on website- PRO BONO help, US Bankruptcy Ct
2011
Appointed to interest rate committe, SC bankruptcy Court
2011
Announcement on website - CARE Program credit education service, US Bankruptcy Ct
2008
Interest Rate Commitee nomination- first time, US Bankruptcy Court
2007
Appointed to as non voting officer, SC bankruptcy Association
2000
Certificate US/Japanese law from Temple Law School, Certificate US/Japanese law
2000
partial scholarship for international education in Japan, Washburn School of Law
Work Experience
2004 - Present
President, Stone Law Firm, LLC
2001 - 2004
Of Counsel, Monge @ Associates
1993 - 2001
Non Commissioned Officer, Us Army Reserves
Associations
2001 - Present
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law AssociationOfficer in 2006
2001 - Present
South Carolina Barmember
2013 - 2014
South Carolina Bankruptcy AssociationExecutive Committee
2012 - 2013
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneysmember
2008 - 2009
American Bar Associationmember
2001 - 2005
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Workman
Amended claim was disallowed
In re Camacho; C/A 05-14804 (Bankr. D.S.C. 01/10/2006)-JW
Debtor's appraisal was used
In re Poole; 05-14839
Debtor won
In re Gartman; C/A 06-05307 (Bankr. D.S.C. 03/27/2007)-JW
ruled in favor of Trustee
In re McWhite; C/A 06-01341 (Bankr. D.S.C. 04/28/06)-hb
Motion was granted
Education
2000
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
US/Japanese comparative law
2000
Washburn University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Yamashita Japanese Language School
Intensive Japanese language school in Tokyo
1995
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
2025 South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Annual Convention Attendee
2020
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
2020 South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Annual Convention Attendee
2019
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
2019 South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Annual Convention Attendee
2014
Law School class of the Honorable Judge David Duncan
Starting a career as a bankruptcy attorney
2013
Columbia, SC bankruptcy basics
Bankruptcy
2013
Beginner Bankruptcy Topics-Charleston, SC 09/2013
Bankruptcy Topics
2012
SC Annual Bankruptcy Assoc Seminar
Beginner Bankruptcy Topics
2012
Bankruptcy Beginner Topics. Event was in Charleston, SC
Bankruptcy Topics
2012
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
2011
Basic bankruptcy principles
Bankruptcy
2010
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy- Greenville, SC 11/2010
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy
2010
Nuts and Bolts
Bankruptcy
2010
Greenville - nuts and bolts of bankruptcy
Consumer bankruptcy
2009
Nuts And Bolts of bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Publications
2024
SC Bar Magazine
Mental Health during Covid
2018
Stone Law Firm
Chapter 13 bankruptcy in SC
2014
SC Bankruptcy website- over 175 different bankruptcy blogs authored
SC Bankruptcy website
2013
Lawreviewcle
Bankruptcy training material for CLE
2011
National Business Institute Seminar
SC bankruptcy training material
2007
Thomson Reuters
In Re : Workman Case #06-04513-JW
2007
Thomson Reuters
En Re: Gartman Case #06-03507-JW
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a timeshare be claimed in a personal bankruptcy
07 Nov 2014
Q&A
Domesticating a foreign judgment in SC before executing on a SC savings or checking bank account.
04 Nov 2014
Q&A
Returning a vehicle after bankruptcy
13 Oct 2014