Michael Edward Atwater
About Michael
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
31 years
31 years
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
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Michael Edward Atwater's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
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 joel | November 13, 2011
Extreme Caution???
I don't know how Avvo calculated extreme caution to Michael. Most caring individual ive ever met. Represented friends of my family including myself and never had a better lawyer.
Michael Edward Atwater's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
Honors
2023
Elite Lawyer Award 2023 - Civil and Criminal Litigation, Elite Lawyer Advisory Panel
Associations
1996 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
1994
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2007
Law and the Entrepeneur
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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