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Moving personal injury law forward. At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, we understand that filing a personal injury lawsuit isn’t just about recovering the money. It’s also about recovering your life after a serious accident.  Whether you were injured on the highways or at a business, at work or at a doctor’s office, we will work […]

Not all cases end with a jury verdict or a judge’s ruling. Cases can continue through levels of appeals, some going on to the South Carolina or U.S. Supreme Court. The experienced appeals attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel understand the difference between winning at trial and succeeding on appeal. We’ve represented clients in appeals […]

As the modern family changes, so does family law. At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, we are committed to finding fair solutions for all families in this rapidly changing legal world. A generation ago, family law was fairly straightforward. In a divorce, custody typically went to the mother. The father paid support, usually alimony too, and […]

Though every attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is an experienced litigator who fights hard for our clients, sometimes a lengthy legal battle isn’t the best way. Litigation is expensive, both in terms of time and money. There’s also an emotional toll. That’s why we also offer mediation and arbitration services, two forms of alternative […]

We have resolved business disputes quickly through negotiation, and we have fought for clients for decades. At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, we represent clients in a range of business litigation, from simple to complex. Our work has included contract disputes, eminent domain issues, torts and more. Every lawyer at our firm is an experienced litigator […]

You can’t sue the state of South Carolina for injuries due to its actions. That doesn’t mean you must accept the situation. You can pursue action through the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. This law, which covers cities, counties and agencies in addition to the state, allows people to recover damages. The Tort Claims Act […]

When you’re injured due to someone else’s reckless or intentional action, you might be able to recover damages. It doesn’t matter if the injury was physical, such as a workplace injury, or financial, such as fraud. In those cases and more, you can file a tort claim asking for compensation. At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, […]

At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, we work to protect people’s rights on the job. We help businesses resolve complex disputes.  Our lawyers battle to break ground in civil rights. We push to change the law. Burnette Shutt & McDaniel lawyers have tried hundreds of cases throughout South Carolina and in federal courts. We’ve successfully represented […]

Selling something to the government is not as simple as being able to supply the product at a great price. On the other side of that coin, buying something if you’re a local government involves more than finding that great price and paying the invoice. Doing business with a government can be lucrative for a […]

A successful project begins with proper planning. That’s why it’s important to work with an experienced land use and zoning attorney from the start. At Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, we help make sure you begin on a solid base. Planning a project of any size, from simple expansion to major development, is likely to include […]