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The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (“LLR”) promotes public welfare through its regulation of certain professions and occupations governed by licensing boards. Most of the time, the only licensing issue you’ll face is a routine renewal. In other situations, though, an accusation of professional misconduct can put your license and reputation at […]

For those hurt due to the actions of government employees, the Criminal Justice Civil Rights team at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel will explore every legal possibility for making things right. This includes: Section 1983 Claims. This provision of federal law gives people the right to sue state and local government officials and employees who violate […]

Law officers should protect us. That’s their job. When they fail and serious injury or death results, they betray us. But there are federal and state laws that can help if that happens. The civil rights lawyers at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are using those laws to achieve justice. They fight for those whose rights […]

It’s a great feeling when your official documents – from birth certificates to driver’s licenses – reflect your true, genuine self. There also are practical reasons for making sure all your records are correct. Mismatches can lead to confusion at best or harassment and discrimination at worst. Getting everything corrected, though, takes time. Gender-affirming name […]

From helping a professor denied the tenure she’s worked hard to earn to fighting to ensure that a special needs child receives the education to which he’s entitled, the education law attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel fight to protect the rights of teachers, instructors, staff, and students in public and private schools as well […]

In today’s information-based economy, personal data drives many industries, including technology, healthcare, and even law.  As more companies collect this information and as technology changes, the risk of malicious or accidental disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information and security breaches continues to increase. Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, is any information that can be used to […]

Moving non-profit governance forward. Sometimes raising money is more complicated than creating a GoFundMe campaign. If you’re in it for the long haul, you’ll need to create an official non-profit corporation. There are advantages in doing so. Donations are tax deductible, and you’ll enjoy greater transparency and credibility with the public. At Burnette Shutt & […]

From disagreements about maintenance of common areas to conflicts over assessments, fees and fines, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel can assist with a range of homeowner association disputes. The homeowners association once existed entirely within the realm of gated communities or condominiums. These days, HOAs cover a range of subdivisions and developments. It’s a great idea […]

Doing good for the community can go beyond finding a cause and donating time or money. For people interested in improving the world on a larger scale, creating a non-profit organization sometimes is the answer. At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, we can help you take care of all the paperwork and approvals you need to […]

When most people think of legal disputes, images of a courtroom, judge and jury come to mind. There’s a whole other layer to the law, though, that has a tremendous impact on lives. It’s called administrative law. It can affect you on a personal level if you want to make changes on your property or […]