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Russell A. DeMott
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About Russell
Biography
Regarding any endorsements or testimonials in my profile, South Carolina Rule of Professional Conduct 7.1 requires this notice: "Any result the endorsed lawyer or law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients."
I am a 1993 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school I served on The South Carolina Law Review as the research editor. I also worked for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Robert F. Anderson in Columbia, South Carolina. Since graduating from law school, I have represented thousands of clients facing a variety of challenging financial problems. I enjoy helping families through their financial struggles.
Our firm practices in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, asset protection planning, and student loans.
If you need help with planning your estate or with financial problems, we're only a phone call away.
Chapter 13 is a payment plan bankruptcy, or "reorganization" bankruptcy.
Chapter 7 is "straight bankruptcy" or liquidation bankruptcy.
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
60%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
30 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 20 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 32 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
DeMott Law Firm, P.A.
(843) 408-4443
Fax
300 N. Cedar Street, Suite A, Summerville, SC, 29483
demottlawfirm.comOnline Presence
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Russell A. DeMott's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 26 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Miguel | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service and very knowledgeable
Handled our bankruptcy case extremely well and provided answers quickly. Very knowledgeable and superb legal service. I highly recommend them to all.
Posted by Sayrimar | March 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended
I had a very positive experience with Demott Law Firm. As a Spanish speaker, I appreciated their efforts to ensure I fully understood the entire process. They treated me with respect, provided clear guidance, and effectively assisted me in resolving my debts. The payment methods offered were convenie...
Posted by Ashley | February 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bankruptcy
I knew I needed to file bankruptcy to handle my situation, I visited with four firms to see who I connected with the most and DeMott law fit the bill. They never once shamed me for my situation and understood how I felt. Mr. DeMott was very upfront on what would happen and he was confident on making ...
Posted by Robert | June 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate planning
Russ and Tonya made the entire process of preparing our wills painless and simple. I don't believe anyone gets excited about preparing their wills, but the Demott Law firm made it fairly painless. When my wife and I shared a whacky idea with our wills, Russ educated us to reconsider what we were ...
Posted by Carrie | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
High Recommend
I highly recommend the DeMott Law Firm, P.A. if in need of their services. Russell and Cindy were supportive, informative, and a pleasure to work with during a difficult time. Both parties handled my case with grace and compassion, while showing respect and kindness throughout the entire process. ...
Russell A. DeMott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer, Russ is smart and helpful, and well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Solid knowledge of the law and will represent his clients ethically and tirelessly. His priorities are in the right place when running his practice, putting clients first."
"With pleasure, I endorse this lawyer. I can see from Russell DeMott's answers to questions posted on Avvo and client reviews, Russell is an extremely knowledgeable, responsive, genuine and compassionate bankruptcy attorney, four qualities that are critical when choosing a bankruptcy attorney. He would be a wonderful lawyer to choose for a bankruptcy filing."
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the most respected bankruptcy lawyers in South Carolina."
"I endorse this lawyer. Russ is a great and caring lawyer and works hard for his clients."
"I worked with Russ when he was a bankruptcy attorney in Michigan. He had a wonderful reputation for helping his clients through difficult times. I would highly recommend Russ if you are in need of a bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Russ is a great choice to handle your bankruptcy case. He is smart, knowledgeable, conscientious, and easy to work with."
"Russ is one of the best bankruptcy lawyers in the Charleston area. He is also active in foreclosure defense. He is also active in learning more about the law, and sharing it with others."
"I endorse this lawyer. I frequently have bankruptcy hearings at the same time Russ has hearings and I can see the care and concern Russ shows his clients and the superior quality of his representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Russell DeMott is an exceptionally smart lawyer who defends his clients' interests with tenacity, finding creative solutions that most lawyers would miss."
"Russ DeMott’s vast knowledge of bankruptcy law is surpassed only by his integrity and commitment to his clients. Over the more than twenty years that I have known Russ, his reputation in the legal community has only grown. Indeed, it is a testament to Russ that so many other bankruptcy attorneys, such as myself, turn to him for advice on complex debt issues. I would never hesitate to refer a client to Russ or to rely on his advice."
"I have come to know Russ DeMott through our work together on the Bankruptcy Law Network blog as well as through regular discussions about consumer bankruptcy issue. Russ is a prolific blogger and he readily shares his knowledge about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 with both his potential client base as well as the legal community. I find Russ to be extremely knowledgeable about bankruptcy issues and truly concerned about how he can help his clients. I recommend him without reservation to both potential bankruptcy clients in the Charleston, SC area and to lawyers looking for an extremely capable South Carolina bankruptcy resource."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Russ is a mentor to less experienced bankruptcy attorneys and is very active in NACBA. His blog is an outstanding source for bankruptcy information. I would not hesitate to send a person in South Carolina to Russ for help."
"I worked with Russ on a matter. I found him to be quite competent and his knowledge of the field of bankruptcy is quite impressive. On top of all that he has a cutting edge grasp of the use technology to help his clients. I think Russ Demott is your first choice to handle your debt issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Through my practice, I regularly encounter client's in need of bankruptcy assistance and advice. I myself turn to Russ with questions about debt and bankruptcy related issue and have had multiple clients thank me for recommending him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Russ for approximately 15 years. I have worked with him as co-counsel and have also been the opposing counsel on some of his cases. Russ is extremely knowledgeable and one of the most conscientious lawyers I know. He prepares each case with care and attention to detail. He is unfailingly ethical, treating his clients with the dignity and respect they deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a not only a great advocate but a great person as well. Highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Russ is very knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy law. I've gone to him to ask questions and he's always been helpful. His easy going mannerism and his personality makes it easy to work with him."
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Magistrate Judge, Dorchester County Magistrate Court
2010 - Present
Owner, DeMott Law Firm, P.A.
2011 - 2017
Associate Probate Judge, Dorchester County Probate Court
2005 - 2010
Attorney/Owner, Wyckoff & DeMott, P.C.
1995 - 1997
Attorney/Owner, Allegan Law Offices, PLLC
1993 - 2005
Attorney/Owner, Russell A. DeMott, PC
1993 - 1995
Judicial Law Clerk for Hon. Harry A. Beach, Allegan County, Michigan
Associations
2007 - Present
Federal District Court, District of South Carolina
2005 - Present
State Bar of South CarolinaMember
1994 - Present
Federal District Court, Western District of MichiganMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Patel, 431 B.R. 682 (Bankr. D.S.C. 2010)
Court upheld exemption in insurance.
Kalamazoo Oil v. Boerman, 242 Mich App. 74 (2000)
Court ruled that defaulted defendant could not litigate comparative negligence.
Education
1993
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Bob Jones University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
NACBA Annual Seminar
Mortgage Modification Programs in Bankruptcy
2016
NACBA Annual Seminar
Bankruptcy Exemption Planning
2015
SC Bar Bankruptcy CLE, November, 2015
Shelter from the Storm: Chapter 7 Problems, Solutions, and Strategies
2015
Probate Bench/Bar, Sept. 2015
"Ill Will" (Bad Will Drafting)
2015
BANKLA Annual Seminar
Social Security in Chapter 13
2014
SC Bar Convention, 2014
The Senior Debtor: Debt and Bankruptcy Issues for the Elder Law Practitioner
2014
Probate CLE--May, 2014
Creditor's Claims in Probate
2013
BANKLA Annual Seminar
Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice
2011
SC Bar Bankruptcy Seminar, 2011
Fraudulent Transfers and Bare Legal Title
2011
BANKLA Annual Conference
Chapter 13 issues
Publications
2010
Summerville Journal Scene
Debt and Divorce (Part Two)
2009
Bankruptcy Law Network
Show Mom You Love Her By NOT Paying Her Back (Part One)
2009
Atlanta Bankruptcy Blog
Has "Financial Repression" Stopped You From Filing Bankruptcy?
2009
Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer
What Should I Wear to My Bankruptcy Hearing?
2009
Summerville Journal Scene
Debt and Divorce (Part One)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I filed chapter 13 in April 2024. It was lifted in July 2020. How soon can they repossess my car. I’m 3 payments behind?
01 Sep 2024
Q&A
Chapter 13 converted to Chapter 7, still no reaffirmation form for Truck?
26 Mar 2024
Q&A
Can I declare bankruptcy while on short term disability?
21 Feb 2024