$ 325-325 per hour
also known as Don Budman
Donald J. Budman graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1977 and Tulane University School of Law in 1980. As a member of the South Carolina Bar for 41 years, his practice has always focused on civil litigation — handling trials and appeals in all courts in the state. With his excellent professional credentials, and as an experienced litigator, Mr. Budman has successfully prosecuted and defended cases in Magistrates Court, Common Pleas Court, General Sessions Court, Family Court, and Probate Court, and has briefed and argued many cases before the South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court of Appeals. He has appeared in cases in United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, and has represented many disabled workers before the Social Security Administration.
Since 2004, Mr. Budman has been an Adjunct Professor at the Charleston School of Law, teaching legal research and writing to first-year law students, and Pleadings and Practice to senior law students. In Pleadings and Practice, his students are taught how to prepare court papers and practical strategies on how to be competent litigators inSouth Carolina. Prior to joining the faculty at theLawSchool, Mr. Budman donated his time to the Law-Related Education Division of the South Carolina Bar, coaching High School Mock Trial Teams in their annual competitions. He is also a member of the Circuit Panel (Ninth Judicial Circuit) of the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board of the South Carolina Bar. His advice, counsel, and trial skills have been sought by severely injured people, families suffering the emotional turmoil of divorce, and large and small businesses in and aroundCharleston, and from other states.
Representative Reported Cases:
Simmons v. Simmons, 370 S.C. 109, 634 S.E.2d 1 (S.C. App. 2006) (Cert. Denied 2007).
Blumberg v. Nealco, Inc., 310 S.C. 492, 427 S.E.2d 659 (1993).
River Road Co. v. Energy Master Products, Inc., 300 S.C. 316, 387 S.E.2d 694 (S.C. App. 1989).
Storen v. Meadors, 295 S.C. 438, 369 S.E.2d 651 (S.C. App. 1988).
Marshall v. Marshall, 282 S.C. 336, 318 S.E.2d 133 (S.C. App. 1984).
In Re: Presidential Row, Inc., 37 B.R. 1 (Bankruptcy Court D.S.C. 1983)
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$ 325-325 per hour
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Acquired: 1981
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1052 Gardner Rd., P.O. Box 30280, Charleston, SC, 29407
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Posted by Blane | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Budman has completely exceeded my expectations throughout various situations. His dedication and professionalism has consistently made otherwise unfortunate circumstances very easy to understand and resolve. I would highly recommend him for any situation within his wide array of expertise.
Posted by Ron | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was recommended to Don by a mutual friend (and long-time client) and it was an instant match. Don immediately put me at ease with his extraordinary knowledge base and demeanor. We’ve already done several major projects together, and I know Don has us covered from every angle. Contracts, partners...
Posted by Mark | June 17, 2015
Don has been there for us through all of the trying times there can be in a successful business. Many people will see your assets as their retirement plan. Don has come to our defense time and again and we have never lost a case with him. He is the only attorney I have ever witnessed fight as hard...
Posted by Dennis | June 15, 2015
I am pleased to take this opportunity to post a review on behalf of Don Budman, Esq. I have known Don for over 25 years in his capacity as my divorce lawyer several years ago and ultimately a colleague when I transitioned from the practice of medicine to becoming a lawyer myself. I am therefore in...
Posted by Dennis | June 11, 2015
I am pleased to take this opportunity to post a review on behalf of Don Budman, Esq. I have known Don for over 25 years in his capacity as my divorce lawyer several years ago and ultimately a colleague when I transitioned from the practice of medicine to becoming a lawyer myself. I am therefore in...
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AV- Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016 - Present
Certified Family Law and Probate Court Mediator, Solomon, Budman & Stricker, LLP
2004 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Charleston School Of Law
1980 - Present
Partner, Solomon, Budman & Stricker, LLP
1981 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
2013 - 2019
National Assoiciation of Musical Instrument MerchantsMember
1981 - 2021
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
On Appeal, Court affirmed 5 out of 6 rulings made by trial Court in favor of mother.
On reconsideration, the Court reduced the actual damages after determining that the Employer did not forfiet the Tip-Credit in this FLSA case.
Granted motion to dismiss
Boundaries established by adverse possession
Settled
Remanded to establish attorney's fees
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