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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.
Practice areas
Business and consumer Chapter 7 cases.
26 years
Individual and business reorganization.
26 years
Bankruptcy litigation and misc creditor representation.
26 years
Misc debt settlement and general consumer debt advice and litigation.
26 years
Languages spoken
English
DeMott Law Firm, P.A.
300 N. Cedar Street, Suite A
Summerville, SC, 29483
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 2005 | 03/04/2021 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1993 | 02/21/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Probate Judge | Dorchester County Probate Court | 2011 - Present |
Owner | DeMott Law Firm, P.A. | 2010 - Present |
Attorney/Owner | Wyckoff & DeMott, P.C. | 2005 - 2010 |
Attorney/Owner | Allegan Law Offices, PLLC | 1995 - 1997 |
Attorney/Owner | Russell A. DeMott, PC | 1993 - 2005 |
Judicial Law Clerk for Hon. Harry A. Beach | Allegan County, Michigan | 1993 - 1995 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal District Court, District of South Carolina | N/A | 2007 - Present |
State Bar of South Carolina | Member | 2005 - Present |
Federal District Court, Western District of Michigan | Member | 1994 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 1993 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Summerville Journal Scene | Debt and Divorce (Part Two) | 2010 |
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) | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of South Carolina School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Bob Jones University | B.A. | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NACBA Annual Seminar | Mortgage Modification Programs in Bankruptcy | 2018 |
NACBA Annual Seminar | Bankruptcy Exemption Planning | 2016 |
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 | 2015 |
SC Bar Convention, 2014 | The Senior Debtor: Debt and Bankruptcy Issues for the Elder Law Practitioner | 2014 |
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Probate CLE--May, 2014 | Creditor's Claims in Probate | 2014 |
BANKLA Annual Seminar | Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice | 2013 |
SC Bar Bankruptcy Seminar, 2011 | Fraudulent Transfers and Bare Legal Title | 2011 |
BANKLA Annual Conference | Chapter 13 issues | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
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Gini Nelson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 15, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer, Russ is smart and helpful, and well respected in the legal community.
Huong Lam, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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.
Barbie Lieber, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Daniel Stone, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. One of the most respected bankruptcy lawyers in South Carolina.
Sean Markham, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Russ is a great and caring lawyer and works hard for his clients.
Cody Knight, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Russell Hilton, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Wilkinson, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Russ is a great choice to handle your bankruptcy case. He is smart, knowledgeable, conscientious, and easy to work with.
John Cantrell, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Janne Osborne, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Ray Lord, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jon Brooks, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 27, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Russell DeMott is an exceptionally smart lawyer who defends his clients' interests with tenacity, finding creative solutions that most lawyers would miss.
Daniel Mueller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 15, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Jonathan Ginsberg, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 13, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
William Slough, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
William Balena, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 3, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Tiffany Provence, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 18, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Heidi Wolf, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Steven Goldberg, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 2, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a not only a great advocate but a great person as well. Highly recommend.
Jeena Cho, Banking Attorney on Sep 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.