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Licensed in South Carolina for 37 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
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Martha L. Hamel
121 Centermarsh Lane, Suite B, Pawleys Business Center, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer - Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
1995
Recognition for pro bono service in the field of family law, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
1994
Pro Bono Service Award, SC Bar Association
Work Experience
1998 - Present
sole practitioner, Martha L. Hamel Attorney at Law, P.C.
1995 - 1998
Partner, Bennani & Hamel
1992 - 1995
Associate, Parsons & Ouverson
1988 - 1992
Associate, Welch & Barber
Associations
2015 - Present
Horry County Family Court Advisory CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Georgetown County Family Court Advisory CommitteeChair
1988 - Present
SC Bar Association
1988 - Present
Horry County Bar Association
1988 - Present
Georgetown County Bar Association
2018 - 2020
South Carolina Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
2014 - 2015
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilChair
2013 - 2014
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilChair Elect
2012 - 2013
South Carolina Bar Family Law CouncilVice Chair
2012 - 2012
Georgetown County Bar AssociationPresident
2011 - 2012
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilSecretary
2010 - 2011
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilSection Delegate
2008 - 2009
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilChair
2007 - 2008
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilChair Elect
2006 - 2007
SC Bar Association Family Law CouncilSecretary
Education
1988
juris doctorate
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Requirement of Civility
2024
Course Co-Moderator & Co-Planner
2024
Proper Preparation & Use of Subpoenas
2023
Temporary Hearings
2021
Attorney's Fees - How to Properly Request & Effectively Challenge
2019
Ethical Billing Practices
2018
Been There & Done That: Lessons We've Learned
2017
Prenuptial, Post-Nuptial & Reconciliation Agreements
2016
Course Planner/Moderator
2016
Working with Counselors in Family Court
2015
Parental Alienation (Course Planner/Moderator)
2015
Discovery & Preparation of Orders
2013
Notice Requirements for Final Hearings
2012
Course Planner & Moderator
2012
Parenting Plans & Custody Issues
2011
Creating an Agreement Which is Understood & Enforceable
2011
Temporary Hearings
2010
Course Planner/Moderator
2010
Constructing the Guardian ad Litem Report
2009
Course Planner and Moderator, "Fault, Fees, Foreigners, Financials and Funnies in Family Court"
2009
Support Update: Tiptoeing Through a Newly Created Minefield
2009
"New IRS Filing Requirements for Dependency Exemptions"
2008
"How To" and Procedures for Uncontested Hearings
2008
Important Witnesses for a Custody Case
2007
"Guardian ad Litem Billing - What's Allowed & What's Not"
2006
Parental Alienation
2006
"Guardian ad Litem: What Information Are You Entitled To & How Do You Get It?"
2005
"New Rules A'Coming! Be Prepared!"
2005
Legislative & Case Law Update
2005
Moderator & Course Planner
2004
Moderator & Course Planner
2004
Trial Preparation & Presentation
2003
"The Guardian ad Litem's Role During a Trial"
2002
"New Guardian ad Litem Legislation - What Effect Will It Have on Us?"
2001
Guardian ad Litem Legislation
2000
Guardian ad Litem Issues
2000
Preparation of Pleadings, Documents & Orders
1999
"Child Support: More than Just Worksheet A"
1997
Financial Aspects of Family Court
Publications
2017
2010
Languages
English