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Dana Adkins
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Biography
Dana Adkins graduated from law school in May 2010 and opened her own law firm the following December, after being sworn into the South Carolina Bar. Since, Dana has celebrated many victories on behalf of her clients, and is at-home in the courtroom.
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Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
16 years
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Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in South Carolina for 15 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Palmetto State Injury Lawyers
5153 Celtic Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29405
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Dana Adkins's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2021
She's awesome!
Dana is a tremendous lawyer. She cares about her clients and it shows! In considering other attorneys for my case, it was clear she was the right choice.
Posted by Amy | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Dana is Wonderful
I’ve had the pleasure of working with and referring Dana cases. Her wealth of knowledge and attention to detail - are what set her a part!
Posted by Andrea | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Honest and Caring
Dana was honest every step of the way. Explained all possible outcomes, even the ones we didn't want to hear. She cared about more than just our case. She cared about us, our life, everything else that was going on. She truly took a full interest in our lives and worked with us. She put her heart int...
Posted by Robert | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Worst experience with a lawyer-stay away from her.
I had a terrible experience with Dana. She showed up over an hour late for our scheduled appointment. Her receptionist had no idea where she was. She was completely preoccupied with other matters, when she eventually showed up. Dana came across as very rude and aggressive. She raised her voice whe...
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
review of my attorney
I enjoyed working with Dana on my case. She was fair and called me out when I was being unrealistic on my desires and counseled me when what should have been number one in my mind was not. She was blunt and honest when she needed to be and was caring when she needed to be. I hope I never find myse...
Dana Adkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dana is a thoughtful and zealous advocate for her clients. She is skilled in legal reasoning, highly intelligent, and hard working. She also genuinely cares about the outcomes for all of her clients. I do not hesitate to refer clients to her."
"I had the privilage of serving as Ms. Adkin's mentor when she first started her practice and have enjoyed watching her grow as an attorney. She is a great family law practitioner and works tirelessly to help her clients during very difficult times."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've worked with Dana on several matters. She's a tireless advocate for her clients. She genuinely cares about her clients and wants the best possible outcome fin each case. She's also active in the Dorchester County Bar Association and has organized various continuing legal education programs and other functions contributing to the quality of our bar association."
"Dana is a wonderful lawyer. She understands the needs of her clients and works hard to achieve their goals. I would recommend Dana to anyone looking for a reasonably priced attorney to resolve a family law issue."
"Dana and I have a very different approach to the practice of family law, and the fact that both she and I have happy clients in spite of that difference shows that being a great attorney goes beyond the X's and O's of litigation. While she and I have yet to square off as opposing counsel, from the way she handles her practice, her Guardian ad Litem work, and the professional aspects of her life in general, I can say without question that Dana is as organized, as thorough, and as thoughtful as any attorney out there, if not more so. This endorsement is supposed to be from me, of course, but I can also attest to how Dana is universally well-thought-of among colleagues in our small community of domestic practitioners. She is tough, no-nonsense, well-informed, detail-oriented, and very frank. I have referred people to her before, I and I will continue to do so in the future -- starting with you, Mr. or Mrs. Avvo Researcher."
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Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner/ Attorney, Dana Adkins Attorney at Law, LLC
Associations
2021 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2021 - Present
American Association of JusticeMember
2019 - Present
South Carolina Association of JusticeAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Charleston County Bar Association
2010 - Present
South Carolina Bar
2013 - 2016
Center for Heirs PropertyBoard of Directors
2011 - 2015
Dorchester County Bar AssociationSecretary
Education
2010
Charleston School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
BS - Bachelor of Science Biology
Speaking Engagements
2019
Successful Mediation of Complex Cases
Mediation
2017
Legal 101 for Pro se Litigants
Legal Tips for Non-Lawyers
2013
South Carolina Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference
Law Practice Management and Technology
Languages
English
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