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Ray A. Lord
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Biography
After 23 years of practicing law, and 33 years in law enforcement, Ray has retired due to health issues.
Ray received his law degree, with honors, from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia, and his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina. Prior to entering private practice as a lawyer, Ray worked as an Assistant Solicitor (prosecutor) in the Solicitor's Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Charleston and also served as director of the adult drug court for Charleston County.
Ray Lord's varied professional background enables him to offer his clients an uncommon ability to understand the law from multiple perspectives. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ray served as a deputy sheriff and homicide investigator. As a law enforcement officer, Ray studied federal, state and local laws, police procedures, self-defense, arrest techniques and firearms training, graduating first in his class from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 1989.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
35%
27 years | 4,000 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
35%
27 years | 18,000 cases
Business
10%
27 years | 2,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
10%
27 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in Georgia for 25 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2001
Licensed in South Carolina for 26 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
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Ray A. Lord's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Jeanne | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Awesome understanding of the laws
Attorney Lord is an excellent attorney with a specific knowledge of law. I honestly hope I will not have to use him again, if you do need a good, honest attorney contact him.
Ray Lord
Replied last October 27, 2016Thank you for your kind comments. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: ANY RESULTS OBTAINED ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT IN ONE MATTER DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE SIMILAR RESULTS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR OTHER CLIENTS.
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best Lawyer In SC
I got my first speeding ticket this year and I had no idea how to handle it. I'm from North Carolina and our speeding ticket laws are very strick here. I faced the risk of losing my license even though I received the ticket in SC. I found Mr. Lord online but I was very skeptical because Im not from S...
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Posted by Sims | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Professional and Comforting
My son was in court for a shoplifting charge and I attained the services of Mr. Lord from our Hyatt Legal Services benefit. He was extremely knowledgeable of the law and was a comfort to have in the courtroom. As it turns out, the witness never showed and the case was dismissed. However, if Mr. Lo...
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Posted by Deb | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Desired results attained
Mr. Lord was easy to work with, took time to explain the possible ramifications of this citation and what I could expect from his representation of me in court. He was successful to greatly reduce the charge and fine.
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Posted by Dustin | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent and effective legal representation
I am a resident of New Jersey and received a speeding ticket in South Carolina for going 81/60 and contacted Ray Lord the day after Thanksgiving. He immediately responded to my phone call and provided expert advice. Ray knew exactly what he was talking about and was confident, knowledgeable, and real...
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Ray A. Lord's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ray is a good person and a very good lawyer"
"This is a very good bankruptcy attorney and is highly respected by peers in this community. I am happy to endorse this attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lord is very professional has excellent communication skills and delivers results. I am very satisfied with his work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very conscientious, meticulous attorney. Wide-ranging areas of knowledge."
"Ray is highly recommended for DUI and other traffic violations."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Interim Suspension issued in SC, 2022
updated on 07/03/2025Interim 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 12/12/2017Public 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 AssociationMember
2003 - Present
SC Bankruptcy AssociationMember
1988 - Present
SC Law Enforcement Officers' AssociationMember
1997 - 1998
Mercer University Law SchoolMercer Law Review
1997 - 1997
Mercer Association of ProsecutorsFounding Member and Director
1987 - 1988
University of South Carolina Criminal Justice AssociationAdministrative Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Major v Penn Community Serices, Inc.
denied
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
2019
www.lordlaw.com
Avoid the Trap of Payday Loans After a Bankruptcy
2018
www.lordlaw.com
Four Fundamental Benefits of Starting an LLC
2018
www.lordlaw.com
The Basics of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2012
SCtraffictickets.com
New Test Used Fingerprints to Reveal Cocaine Use
1998
Mercer Law Review
The Independent Counsel Statute
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a personal loan is secured by a signature and you cannot pay it, can the loan company put a lien against your home
12 May 2015
Q&A
Since wage garnishment is prohibited in South Carolina, are their any laws to limit the amount a bank account can be garnished?
09 Oct 2014
Q&A
Can I use a wildcard exemption to protect my bank account if I have already used a homestead exemption?
10 Oct 2014