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About David
Biography
Family law attorney David Wells may have been born in Atlanta, Georgia, but the Wells family is firmly rooted in the great Palmetto state. David makes his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
After attending Camden Military Academy (Camden, SC), and Lyman Ward Military Academy (Camp Hill, AL), David attended Valdosta State University where he studied philosophy, applied ethics, and criminal justice.
David’s life-long dream was to become an attorney. He attended and graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (Michigan). During this time, David interned for the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Horry County, South Carolina.
Upon being admitted to the South Carolina bar, David worked with Coastal Law Firm, LLC, before launching Wells Law Firm, P.C. Throughout his legal career, David has worked primarily in family law, handling a full range of cases including divorce, custody, child support, visitation, asset allocation, alimony disputes, adoptions, paternity, name change, and the like. In addition, David has handled a number of relocation cases.
David is also a graduate of the Houston Family Law Trial Institute conducted yearly at the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, by some of the country’s top marital litigation experts.
David has successfully completed the South Carolina Circuit and Family Court Arbitrator Certification Training, the South Carolina Family Court Mediation Certification Training, and the South Carolina Family Court Guardian ad Litem Training.
Wells Law Firm, P.C. Family Court Attorney (843) 612-1373
Wells Law Firm, P.C. Family Court Attorney (843) 612-1373
Wells Law Firm, P.C. Family Court Attorney (843) 612-1373
Wells Law Firm, P.C. Family Court Attorney (843) 612-1373
Wells Law Firm, P.C. Family Court Attorney (843) 612-1373
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
Child Custody
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Child Support
15%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 18 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Wells Law Firm, P.C.
(843) 839-1501
Fax
2411 N Oak St # 304, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577-3165
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David E. Wells's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Indifferent and apathetic
A complex divorce case involving child custody, immigration as well as criminal court was readily accepted by David Wells. After 6 months of unresponsiveness, he quit the case at a critical juncture. It was not only expensive waste of time, he left me in a vulnerable situation.
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Worst attorney I've ever worked with.
I hired Mr. Wells for a change of custody case I began with a different attorney. Mr. Wells took over before mediation. I was the plaintiff in the case. After convincing me to involve a second attorney, Mr. Wells actually LOST me time with my children in mediation. After I discovered I lost time as a...
David E. Wells's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known David for over 14 years. I can attest to David's knowledge, training and commitment to his clients. If you have a family law need in Horry County, I highly recommend contacting David. I endorse this lawyer."
Ryan Lane
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Wells Law Firm, P.C.
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Coastal Law, LLC
Associations
South Carolina Bar
Member
Education
2006
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Valdosta State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English