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Joseph P. Cerato

Licensed for 36 years

Arbitration Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Family

Po Box 881, Charleston, SC

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 36 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Joseph P. Cearto, P.A.

Po Box 881, Charleston, SC, 29402-0881

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Posted by Lee | June 14, 2015 | Family

Lee Warner

Took great care of me and my child, after vindictive "better half" tried her best to bury my with DEBRA STOKES. Super strategic lawyer. I'm not big on lawyers but put the best against a vengeful, twisted lawyer without the intelligence and he will take great care of you. Thanks Joe

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2015

Concerned

Mr. Cerato handled a matter for me that required notarizing a document. After reading what he was publicly reprimanded for I was concerned about the validity of this document. I had to research to make sure everything was legal. It was a must that I clear my doubt.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Best attorney ever

I hired Mr. Cerato as my divorce attorney. He and his staff are exceptional!! I have referred many friends to him for a range of cases. Mr. Cerato knows his stuff and has great advise.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2011

updated on 02/14/2013

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Education

1988

The University of South Carolina School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1986

The George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

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