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Graves H. Wilson Jr.
About Graves
Biography
I am a Charleston, South Carolina area lawyer practicing in the areas of family law--DSS defense mainly--and foreclosure defense at the DeMott Law Firm, P.A.
I have practiced law since 1988 and worked for Dorchester County DSS as its lawyer from 2005 to 2011.
I am a Vietnam Vet and retired South Carolina National Guard member.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in South Carolina for 37 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Graves H. Wilson Jr.
1516 Trolley Road, Ste. 100A, Summerville, SC, 29485
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Posted by Gail | August 14, 2013 | Adoption
Great service and a kind heart.
I live in NJ and Graves Wilson was recommended by a NJ attorney. Have been delighted with his service. He is handling an adoption for me and has been sensitive to my need for answers and never made me feel as though I was a bother. Kept me updated on every step and gently walked me through a proc...
Graves H. Wilson Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Graves is an organized and very experienced attorney. He displays compassion for his clients and provides impeccable representation. I have the privilege of knowing Graves personally as well, and I know him to have a highly moral character. He is an asset to our legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Graves is a wonderful human being, and knowledgeable about the system. He is a veteran and an all around great guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nobody knows the procedural idiosyncrasies of DSS like Graves does. He is kind, generous, and extremely likable."
"Graves worked for SCDSS for many years and therefore understands and is able to navigate the intricacies of the system. I would recommend Graves to anyone involved in a DSS matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of working with Graves when he was with DSS as well as in the Probate Court. I would highly recommend him to anyone caught up in the DSS process as there is no one with better knowledge of the system and how it works!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Graves is very competent and thorough. I would not hesitate to associate or retain him should the need arise."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
Am Jur Award for Agency and Partnership, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, DeMott Law Firm, P.A.
2005 - 2011
Attorney--Dorchester County DSS, South Carolina Department of Social Services
1993 - 2005
Attorney, Graves H. Wilson, Jr., Attorney at Law
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Harris & Graves, PA
1989 - 1992
Assistant Solicitor/Prosecutor, Florence County Solicitor's Office
1988 - 1989
Law Clerk to Hon. Marion H. Kinon, State of South Carolina
Associations
2003 - Present
Dorchester County Bar AssociationMember--Treasurer
1992 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of South CarolinaMember
1988 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
SC DSS v. Samantha R, 211 UP 378 (SC Ct. App. 2011)--unpublished
Family Court Affirmed
SC DSS v. Randy S., 700 S.E.2nd 250 (SC App. 2010)
Reversed and remanded to family court.
Pearson v. Church of God, 478 S.E.2d 849 (SC 1996)
Court of Appeals Affirmed
Education
1988
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
N/A
dssattorney.com
South Carolina DSS Defense Attorney Blog
N/A
http://scforeclosureblog.com/
South Carolina Foreclosure Defense Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a guardian ad litem investigate after the court hearing.
21 Aug 2013
Q&A
How should I fight Charleston County DSS insisting that I be placed on the National Child Abuse Registry and in the database?
15 Aug 2013
Q&A
How long can South Carolina DSS Cps keep kids without ever going to court or seeing a judge.
21 Jul 2013