$ 175-350 per hour
Julius H. Hines
also known as Sam Hines
About Julius
Biography
Julius “Sam” Hines has been practicing law since 1992. He attended law school at the University of Virginia, where he served on the Virginia Law Review. After law school, Hines joined Buist Moore Smythe & McGee, where he handled maritime, commercial and appellate matters. He has tried many cases and argued appeals in several courts, including the South Carolina Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He is an adjunct professor at the Charleston School of Law, where he teaches maritime law topics. Hines is also certified as a mediator by the federal and state courts of South Carolina.
Practice Areas
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Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in South Carolina for 33 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Hines & Gilsenan LLC
1535 Hobby Street, Suite 203D, North Charleston, SC, 29405
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Julius H. Hines's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Sam on a number of cases. He is an honest, ethical, and highly skilled adversary. A gentleman in all respects, and a pleasure to work with."
Paul Gibson
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Beverly Ballinger
Commercial real estate lawyer
John Bowen
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, South Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
Lawyer of the Year, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Charleston SC, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Hines Law LLC
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Charleston School Of Law
2013 - 2019
Partner, K & L Gates
2011 - 2013
Partner, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
1992 - 2011
Partner, Buist,Moore,Smythe,McGee, Pa
Associations
2002 - Present
Southeastern Admiralty Law Association, Planning CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Propeller Club of the United StatesBoard of Directors
Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
Member
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Member
Southeastern Admiralty Law Association
Member
1997 - 1998
Southeastern Admiralty Law Association, Charleston South Carolina PortDirector
Education
1992
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Virginia
MA - Masters
1985
College of William & Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
A Review of Admiralty, UCC and Magnuson-Moss Law Relating to Recreational Boast Sales, Warranty Issues and Repairs
A Review of Admiralty, UCC and Magnuson-Moss Law Relating to Recreational Boast Sales, Warranty Issues and Repairs
2005
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Hurricanes-Weathering the Legal Storm
1999
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Annual Seminar
Recent Maritime Law Developments in the Fourth Circuit and Elsewhere
1998
National Business Institute
Insurance Coverage Law in South Carolina
1997
National Business Institute
Third Party Coverage in South Carolina
1996
Lorman Education Services
Automobile Litigation and Insurance Law,
Publications
1998
Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Recent Developments in Maritime Law: Personal Injury
1998
Covered Events (DRI, Defense Research Institute)
'Continuous Trigger' Theory Adopted (SC)
1991
Virginia Journal of International Law
Note: Why Do Unrecognized Governments Enjoy Sovereign Immunity? A Reassessment of the Wulfsohn Case
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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