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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 26 - 30 of 48 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ken | January 19, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Almost like magic

Mr. Lord contacted me after I received a speeding ticket for 16 mph over the posted limit. Not wanting the points, I emailed him a scan of the ticket. Each email I sent was promptly returned; I was provided with comprehensive information regarding my options and next steps; and my case ended with a f...ine and non-moving violation, which was a very favorable outcome.

Posted by Glad I Chose Ray!!! | August 06, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very Pleased with Attorney Lord

If you need a SC Attorney for a Speeding/ Traffic Ticket, look no further than Ray Lord. I hired Attorney Lord to handle my 82 in 65 ticket. I had plenty of questions for attorney Lord as this was my 1st ticket in SC and I live in NC. The NC legal system for handling traffic tickets is much differ...ent from that of SC, so I was very nervous about the process and the outcome. I'm sure my questions were pretty routine for Attorney Lord, but he patiently answered them during telephone conversation as well as email correspondence. He responded to my email inquiries in the same day (sometimes after hours in the evening which was a pleasant surprise). I always felt like I knew what was coming next during the process. In the end Attorney Lord got my ticket reduced to speeding 1 - 9 mph over the limit and court fees were reduced by more than 50% ($184 to $81). More important, NO POINTS issued on the ticket as well. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome of my case and I will definitely use Ray Lord in the future if necessary.

Posted by Kelly | March 28, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A Very Favorable Outcome

On my way back from Florida to up-state New York, I received a speeding ticket on I-77 at 10mph over the limit, with some very questionable behavior by the officers involved. I researched local legal representation on the internet and chose Ray Lord partially because he was a former police officer a...nd would know the legality of their behavior. My trust was well placed because Mr. Lord was able to get the ticket dismissed. His fee, while not inexpensive, was very reasonable compared to other lawyers I had spoken to. My only reservation was that I had to e-mail him questioning the disposition of my case, only to find out it had been dismissed a week earlier than the court date! Overall, am very satisfied with his services, thank him for the favorable outcome, and hopefully will not have to hire him again.

Posted by Kasey Bakker | March 24, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Ray A. Lord is a Phenomenal Lawyer!!!!

I did my research with Lawyer's in the state of South Carolina and right away the Law Firm of Ray A. Lord struck my eye! So I emailed him and got a reply instantly, which was shocking because it was 10:00 pm. I don't know any other lawyer that works harder than this man does! My speeding ticket was 2...0 over and he got it reduced to 9 miles over the speeding limit! Also I have no points on my license and also lowered the court cost by 75%! He is very good with communication and responding back to clients. If I was to ever need a lawyer in the state of South Carolina again I would definitely use him again. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a lawyer that will stand up for you and help with whatever you may need. He is a phenomenal lawyer! Thank you for your help Ray. A Lord!!!

Posted by Gregg | November 08, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Ray Lord Gave me Great Representation with a Traffic Violation in Newberry,SC

Ray represented me regarding a traffic violation in Newberry, SC traffic court. His on-line system was easy to use and convenient. His communications were timely and effective. And best of all he negotiated a great settlement for me in advance of the designated court date.

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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.

denied

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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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