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Ray A. Lord

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 26 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Business ... +2 more
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Ray

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 35%

Experienced Debt Settlement and Asset Protection Attorney Serving Lexington, Richland and Surrounding Counties in South Carolina. Practice areas include: Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Non-Bankruptcy Asset Protection.

27 years | 4,000 cases

35%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 35%

I have 30+ years of experience dealing with traffic tickets both as a lawyer since 1999, prosecutor, and police officer going back to 1987. I am usually able to get the charges against my clients reduced if not dismissed.

27 years | 18,000 cases

35%
Business 10%

If you are starting or expanding a business, we can help you protect your assets and prevent tax and liability problems with appropriate business planning and entity formation.

27 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

I primarily handle uncontested divorces quick and easy when there are no contested issues.

27 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

We can help you develop and document an estate plan that will help you map out the future of your estate in a way that will help your spouse and your children and grandchildren, and make sure your wishes are honored. We also advise and represent clients on risk management planning methods that enable them to protect their assets from lawsuits, including those involving medical problems, accidents, divorce, malpractice or business disputes.

27 years | 2,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 25 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

Licensed in South Carolina for 26 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Interim Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

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Ray A. Lord's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

230 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 48 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Victoria | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

In Lord, We Trust!!!

I first contacted Mr. Lord a year ago when I received a ticket for tailgating while passing through SC on my way to Georgia. I hired Mr. Lord because I was not tailgating but this offense carried a fine and points and I did not want to take the risk of my insurance increasing. Mr. Lord followed my c...ase all the way through by contacting the police officer and kept me abreast of the rescheduling of court dates. Anytime, I would reach out to him for updates as I am out of state, he would promptly answer. He made me feel like I was his only client in the world. Nowadays, customer service like Mr. Lord exhibited is so hard to fine. I am ecstatic to say after a year with Mr. Lord on the case, the ticket was dropped. (Disclaimer: Mr. Lord does not make any promises and every case is different; therefore, results will vary.) Mr. Lord, Thank you so much for your diligence and patience... In Lord, We Trust!!!

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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic ticket in SC

My son and his friend were both given tickets for improper passing on a double yellow line. I found Mr. Lord in doing an internet search and found his website the most informative of any attorney in the area. He was extremely efficient and timely in his response and thoroughly detailed the implicati...ons of the traffic tickets, as well as what he could possibly do to assist in keeping the insurance from increasing. Fortunately, he was able to get the tickets reduced. The entire process was extremely professional and as I have a busy schedule it was much appreciated. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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Posted by Shanti | July 14, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Quick, Effective and Transparent!

Ray was awesome! He responded veer quickly to my inquiry; told me my options; and needless to say I went with him! The outcome was a reduction in the ticket; the ticket price and a HUGE sigh of relief! He was great! I would highly recommend him. He set my mind at ease and was worth every penny! -...Shanti

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Posted by Jenny | July 14, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Saved by LORD

I seriously was stunned by the quick response I received by Attorney Ray Lord's office. I am a paralegal in another state and when I worked in the traffic department, we were not that responsive. I was ticketed doing over 20 over the speed limit in a work zone. It was a hefty fine and would of bee...n at least 6 points, not only would my insurance have been doubled but the state could of taken my license for a year. Thanks to the Law Office of Ray Lord, none of that happened. He got it reduced to under 10 under and the fine was also reduced. I hope not to have to use him again in this field, BUT I GUARANTEE YOU I WILL TELL ANYONE I COME ACCROSS OF HIS DILIGENCE, QUICK RESPONSE, HIS KNOWLEDGE OF ALL ASPECTS OF WHAT COULD OF HAPPENED AND HIS COMPLETE DESIRE TO KEEP ME INFORMED IN WHAT WAS HAPPENING. The only other thing I could add is the cost of the entire process. It was so very reasonable that I could not help but let him handle this case for me. I commend him also for not sticking it to the "out of staters" as some may try to do. As I close, I want to thank everyone at the Law office of Attorney Ray A. Lord

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Posted by Dale | April 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Wisconsin driver

Ray Lord is off the charts! Got one charge dropped & the speeding ticket reduced to a "no points" violation. They called me, not me calling them. Very helpful, informative and works for you. Lord Law IS your lawyer!!

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Ray A. Lord's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Melnyk

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ray since 2003. His incredible attention to detail and zealous advocacy for his clients are benchmarks for other attorneys such as myself to try to achieve. He is very reachable for his clients and is able to communicate complicated legal issues to his clients in a clear and concise manner. If I needed an attorney to represent me- I'd call Ray."

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John Sinclaire

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Ray when he was a prosecutor. He has a keen analytical mind, and I know he is dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for his clients."

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John Cantrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ray is a well known bankruptcy lawyer that has been practicing for many years in SC. He has a good reputation for doing excellent work, and would be a good choice to handle a bankruptcy case."

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Daniel Stone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ray is a good person and a very good lawyer"

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Tazewell Shepard

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Other

"This is a very good bankruptcy attorney and is highly respected by peers in this community. I am happy to endorse this attorney!"

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Julio Gomez

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lord is very professional has excellent communication skills and delivers results. I am very satisfied with his work."

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Janne Osborne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very conscientious, meticulous attorney. Wide-ranging areas of knowledge."

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Lloyd Patterson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ray is highly recommended for DUI and other traffic violations."

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David Melnyk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Davis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lauren Clark

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John Sinclaire

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lloyd Patterson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Daniel Stone

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John Cantrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Janne Osborne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Russell DeMott

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Eric Reed

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Dennis Toney

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Interim Suspension issued in SC, 2022

updated on 07/03/2025

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Ray’s comment:

“I retired and resigned from the SC Bar Association due to health reasons.”

Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2017

updated on 12/12/2017

Public 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

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Mentor Program Participant to First-Year Attorneys, SC Supreme Court

2004

Deacon, Chapin Baptist Church

2001

Certificate of Appreciation, Charleston County Drug Court Program

1999

Top Graduate - Criminal Justice Academy, JP STROM AWARD

1998

Honor Roll and Dean's List Honor Roll and Dean's List, Mercer University Law School

1996

Faculty Academic Scholarship, Mercer University Law School

1996

Raymond Burr Award- highest grade in Criminal Law, Raymond Burr Award

1987

State Constable Commission, State of South Carolina

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner / Attorney at Law, Lord Law Firm, LLC

1998 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Limestone College

2014 - 2014

Clerk, Georgia Legal Services

2000 - 2001

Assistant Solicitor (Prosecutor), Solicitor's Office, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Charleston SC

Associations

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

SC Bankruptcy Association

Member

1988 - Present

SC Law Enforcement Officers' Association

Member

1997 - 1998

Mercer University Law School

Mercer Law Review

1997 - 1997

Mercer Association of Prosecutors

Founding Member and Director

1987 - 1988

University of South Carolina Criminal Justice Association

Administrative Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Major v Penn Community Serices, Inc.

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Education

1998

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

SC Criminal Justice Academy

Certified law enforcement officer

1988

University of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

1988

University of SC

BS Criminal Justice

Speaking Engagements

2019

SC Coroner's Association Monthly Meeting

DNA Evidence Collection

2011

Sc Bankruptcy Court Paralegal Training

SC Bankruptcy Paralegal Training

Publications

1998

Mercer Law Review The Independent Counsel Statute

Languages

English

Activity

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