$ 345-450 per hour
Edward Thorndike Fenno
also known as Edward T. Fenno
About Edward
Biography
Edward brings years of LA entertainment law exprieince to the Charleston, SC area. As a lawyer for both print and video news media outlets, he helps press organizations defend their reporters. A lifelong tennis player, Edward helps his clients ace their trademark applications and isn't afraid to rally around clients in contract disputes. He is a proud father, happy Yankee transplant, and client advocate.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 25 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Fenno Law Firm, LLC
1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite D-13, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
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Posted by Simone | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Professional and effective
We had a wonderful experience with Fenno Law. Edward is knowledgeable of the law, thoughtful in approach and proposes cost effective methods of getting to a resolution. Great firm, highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brilliant, sincere, results-oriented. Could not recommend enough.
Edward defended me in a civil case and proved himself to be an available, thoughtful advocate. The facts of the matter were in our favor from the start, but Edward did not rest on his laurels. He pressed every advantage and got the case resolved swiftly and appropriately. He genuinely cared about my ...
Posted by Britta | December 22, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
The BEST!!!
Very impressive! We were in a poor contract which was negotiated by Music Row Nashville attorneys. Edward Fenno read over our contract for us and immediately found the flaws. He is thorough and highly intelligent. And he has excellent rapport with his clients. He always kept us informed, handle...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client's Choice, Avvo
2012
AV® Preeminent™, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in the World
2012
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
2011
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law 2011-2012
2011
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
2011
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in the World
2010
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in the World
2010
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
2009
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in the World
2009
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
2009
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law 2009-2010
2008
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in the World
2008
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
2007
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law 2007-2008
2007
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Member, Fenno Law Firm, LLC
1900 - Present
Member, Fenno Law Firm, LLC
2000 - 2006
Counsel, Moore & Van Allen
1998 - 1999
Associate, Bostwick & Hoffman
1994 - 1998
Associate, Musick Peeler & Garrett
Associations
2006 - Present
Media Law Resource Center, Defense Counsel SectionMember
2001 - Present
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
South Carolina Broadcasters AssociationMember
2000 - Present
South Carolina Press AssociationMember
2000 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on Communications LawMember
1999 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2009
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, ThinkTEC Steering CommitteeVice Chairman
2005 - 2006
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Technology Innovation SummitChair
2003 - 2003
Leadership CharlestonGraduate
2001 - 2011
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, ThinkTEC Advisory BoardMember
2001 - 2003
Charleston Metro Sports Counsel Steering CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Public Defenders Office Charleston County VS Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group Inc , defendant, et a
Win
Don-Survi Chisolm VS Scdc , defendant, et al
Win
Education
1994
University of Southern California Law School
J.D.
1988
Princeton Univ
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2025
Talent Showcase and Weekend Intensive
Lights, Camera, Legal!
2025
Sports & Entertainment Law CLE
Sports and Entertainment Law Issues
2012
South Carolina Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium
The Unforgiven: Copyrights, Trademarks and Protecting Yourself in the Business
2011
The Art Institute of Charleston
Hot Topics in Copyright Law
2011
Charleston School of Law
Entertainment Law
2010
The Tactical and Wireless Networks Branch of the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command ("SPAWAR")
Leadership
2010
The College of Charleston
Legal Concerns in News Editing
2010
South Carolina Press Association
Legal Issues in Editing Visitor Postings on Your Website
2009
Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Internet Law in a "Web 2.0" World
2009
American Copy Editors Society Conference
Hot Topics in Digital Media Law
2007
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, ThinkTEC
Wild Wild West of the Internet: Legal Rights and Responsibilities In Visitor Interaction With Your Web Site
2001
South Carolina Broadcasters Association Winter Convention
Station Websites: Mastering Your Domain
Publications
2011
Communications Lawyer (ABA)
Protection Under CDA § 230 and Responsibility for "Development" of Third-Party Content
2002
Carolina Arts
Legal Q&A - For the Arts
2001
South Carolina Lawyer
Federal Internet Privacy Law
2001
South Carolina Press Association Bulletin
Freelancers Win Electroinc Republication Appeal
1995
Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal
Public Figure Libel: The Premium on Ignorance and the Race to the Bottom
Languages
English