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Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Johnathan | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
A Great Man and A fighting Man for Your Case
Mr. Atwater has been my attorney for a span of 30 years. Michael goes beyond to help in any situation. He actually acts as a family member who truly cares for his clients. Michael is a very knowledgeable attorney in many aspects. His case load is very heavy but seems to manage to return your question...
Posted by Dan | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Helpful during a hard time!
Mr. Atwater truly wants to take the load off of your shoulders. He walked me through our options and helped me understand how we would be proceeding through this difficult time. Thankful to have him!
Posted by Sara | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Wonderful Lawyer with Exceptional Guidance and Character
Mr. Atwater was incredibly helpful and responsive in several instances where I needed his services. He helped me resolve those issues quickly and without my ever having to appear in court myself. He was incredibly generous with his time, which is a trait that I find lacking in most attorneys. I defin...
Posted by Betty | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Knowledgeable, Competent Attorney
Michael Atwater came to our aid when we needed him. We were being represented by an attorney who was not fighting for us, who did not seem well equipped to efficiently handle a case in court. He was a kind man but we needed a fighter. Michael Atwater was that man. In our initial conversations he exh...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Never available
Once he meets with you, he is never available afterwards. When you call he's always "busy" with this or that. Sounds like actions of a dodgy friend, except that he's not, he is supposed to be a responsible lawyer. He was hired to do a job then dodged contact with me. It has been 8 months and s...
I have absolutely no idea who this person is or what their complaint may be. Any client has my email, office number and cell phone number. Considering the time of this complaint, I suspect that this may be someone who is not a client. I have made over 300 court appearances in the last year alone. I would invite this person to call me, email me, or write to me and allow me to address their concerns or issues. There are no other options to respond to an "anonymous" complaint.
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Suspension issued in SC, 2012
updated on 05/13/2013This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in SC, 2009
updated on 05/13/2013This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2003
updated on 05/13/2013Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
2023
Elite Lawyer Award 2023 - Civil and Criminal Litigation, Elite Lawyer Advisory Panel
1996 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
Plaintiff's verdict. $450,000.00 jury award. Insurance company denied liability and only offered $10,000.00 prior to trial.
Settled at mediation for 1.5 million dollars
Settled for 1.2 million structured to 5.5 miliion over lifetime of minor Plaintiff.
1994
Juris Doctor
2007
Law and the Entrepeneur
Spanish
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