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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 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...
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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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
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