Mr Messervy and his assistant Autumn Hazy helped me in a disastrous case where I was being asked to show cause by my ex husband, who had resurfaced after being absent for several years. My anxiety was through the roof, but Ms Hazy's excellent communication and Mr. Messervy's calm wisdom kept me grounded. Things escalated during the hearing and many other issues came up. Mr. Messervy won me back all of my attorney fees and travel expenses. Just amazing!
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Jim Messervy joins Provence Messervy, LLC after more than 25 years of serving Dorchester County as both an Assistant Solicitor and Magistrate Judge, both of which prepared him for an active criminal defense practice. He has had a tremendous amount of success representing and defending those charged with DUIs with some of those cases reaching the Supreme Court.
A graduate of the Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law, Jim has also served the community as attorney for the Town of Ridgeville, President and Legal Counsel for Dorchester Paws (formerly Francis R. Willis SPCA), and former director the Dorchester County Heart Society. He is also an avid supporter and sponsor of Children in Crisis, the Summerville YMCA and the Citadel Brigadier Foundation. Jim is very active in children’s athletics and is passionate about addressing children’s needs in the family law context where he has handled more than a 1,000 cases.
Born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina, Messervy brings more than more 40 years of legal experience. And that’s not the only area of his life that continues to prosper as he has three adult children, four grandchildren and his beloved dog, “Whizzy”, who enjoys coming to the office to “work” whenever her schedule permits!
Mr Messervy and his assistant Autumn Hazy helped me in a disastrous case where I was being asked to show cause by my ex husband, who had resurfaced after being absent for several years. My anxiety was through the roof, but Ms Hazy's excellent communication and Mr. Messervy's calm wisdom kept me grounded. Things escalated during the hearing and many other issues came up. Mr. Messervy won me back all of my attorney fees and travel expenses. Just amazing!
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Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Messervy is a well respected attorney in our community and has a wealth of knowledge in many practice areas. His decades of experience are a true asset. Mr. Messervy is personable with clients, an example of civility with other lawyers, and an effective advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Messervy was a former prosecutor and magistrate who truly enjoys helping those who've found themselves in trouble. He's an old school attorney with clients that love him and he's a pleasure to learn from and work with."
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