Charleston's Premier Boutique Law Firm
Representing clients throughout the state for over 55 years, earning the esteem of both clients and colleagues along the way, Slotchiver & Slotchiver, LLP is committed to a tradition of excellence. We take a client-centered approach to the practice of law, resulting in the highest caliber service to clients.
Our experienced staff of attorneys includes seasoned trial attorneys, estate planners, tax counsel, and strategic business advisers. Each and every partner in our firm is rated AV Preeminent*--the highest possible rating--by Martindale-Hubbell. Whatever life may throw at you, rest assured that our firm has the experience and resources necessary to handle it.
We invite you to join our tradition of excellence, and make Slotchiver & Slotchiver, LLP your choice for all of your legal needs.
We solve tomorrow's toughest problems today.
As counselors and trusted advisers, we develop solutions for clients to their current legal issues. More importantly, our focus always remains on the road ahead.
With over a century of combined experience in our firm, we are able to anticipate issues before they arise, finding solutions for our clients before the problems ever arise. Our experience-driven approach ensures that we deliver the highest quality representation to each and every one of our clients.
Our relationship with a client is never measured by the number of cases. It is measured in generations.
We live by the principles of consideration and respect. We approach every client interaction as an opportunity to build a long-term relationship with that client.
We get to know our clients; we understand the challenges they are facing and their goals for the future. Together we develop legal strategies that resolve current problems and minimize risk while setting the path to future success.
We do not want to be just your attorney--we want to be your family's trusted counsel for generations to come. A continuing tradition of excellence and service, today, tomorrow, and beyond--Slotchiver & Slotchiver, LLP will be here for all of your legal needs.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Respected by clients and peers for delivering effective results.
Practice Areas
We not only solve current problems, we also look to the future.
Irvin J. Slotchiver
Founding Partner
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Irvin J. Slotchiver
Founding Partner
Areas of Practice
- Civil and Criminal Tax Law
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Probate Litigation
- Shareholder Litigation
- Strategic Corporate Long Term Planning
- Acquisitions and Project Development
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1976
- U.S. Tax Court, 1957
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1957
- South Carolina, 1951
Education
- Charleston, College Of Charleston, SC, 1946-1949
- JD, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1949-1951
- Duke Graduate School of Law, 1951-1952
- Wharton Graduate School, 1952-1954
Involvement Outside the Firm
- Estate Planning Council (1995 to Present) – Founding Member
- Member, Charleston County Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Tax Law Section, S.C. Bar
- Chartered Life Underwriter (“CLU), 1959
- US Army – Finance Corp, 1954-1956
- Adjunct Economics Professor, Georgia State College, 1956
- President and Founding Member, Estate Planning Council of Charleston, 1976-1977
- U.S. Tax Court Judgeship Nominee, 1977
- First President and Founding Member, Charleston Tax Council, 1986-1988
- Tax Section Member of ABA Court Procedure Committee:
- Special Litigation Issues, 1989
- Real Estate Transactions, 1991
Notable Accomplishments
- Named “Lawyer of the Year – Tax Law, Charleston, SC – 2014” by Best Lawyers
- South Carolina Taxation Law Specialization Advisory Board, two terms, 2004-2009
- Certified Specialist, Taxation Law, 1990-Present
- AV Preeminent Lawyer (Martindale-Hubbell), 1980-Present
Daniel S. Slotchiver
Senior Partner - Litigation
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| E: | dan@slotchiverlaw.com |
Daniel S. Slotchiver
Senior Partner - Litigation
Areas of practices
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Trucking Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Aviation Disasters
- Premises Liability
- Probate Litigation
- Trust Disputes
- Criminal Defense (City, State and Federal Charges)
- DUI Defense
- Business and Shareholder Litigation
- Securities Litigation
Litigation Percentage
- 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 1990
- Federal Court, District of South Carolina, 1994
Education
- B.A., Tulane University New Orleans, LA.
- J.D., Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles, California
Involvement Outside the Firm:
- Member, South Carolina Association for Justice (formerly S.C. Association of Trial Lawyers) (1995 to Present)
- Member, Charleston County Bar Association (1991 to Present)
- Member, Torts & Insurance Practice Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Criminal Law Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Federal Bar Association (2015 to Present)
- Member, American Bar Association
- Prosecutor, City of Isle of Palms (15 years)
Notable Accomplishments:
- AV Preeminent Lawyer (Martindale-Hubbell)
- S.C. Lawyers Weekly, Top 25 Verdicts & Settlements of 2014
- Listed in “Best Lawyers in America”
Stephen M. Slotchiver
Senior Partner - Taxation, Probate, and Estate Planning
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| E: | steve@slotchiverlaw.com |
Stephen M. Slotchiver
Senior Partner - Taxation, Probate, and Estate Planning
Areas of Practice
- Civil Tax Law & Tax Controversy
- Criminal Taxation
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Probate Litigation
- Forming Corporations & Partnerships
- Strategic Corporate Long Term Planning
- Corporate Acquisitions and Project Development
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
- U.S. Tax Court, 1994
- Federal Court, District of South Carolina, 1996
- South Carolina, 1992
Education
- B.A., University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
- J.D., Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles, California
- LL.M., Master of Law in Taxation, Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
Involvement Outside the Firm:
- Estate Planning Council (1995 to Present)
- Taxation Counsel (1995 to Present)
- Charleston County Bar Association (1992 to Present)
- Member, Tax Law Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, American Bar Association
Notable Accomplishments:
- AV Preeminent Lawyer (Martindale-Hubbell)
Andrew J. McCumber
Associate - Litigation
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Andrew J. McCumber
Associate - Litigation
Areas of Practice
- Appellate Law
- Business Litigation
- Contract Law (Drafting / Disputed Claims)
- Corporate Acquisitions and Project Development
- Criminal Defense (City, State and Federal Charges)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Probate Litigation
- Strategic Corporate Long Term Planning
- Trucking Accidents
- Will Contests
- Wrongful Death
Litigation Percentage
- 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 2014
- Federal Bar, 2014
Education
- B.A., (Economics & Government) Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC (2011)
- J.D., cum laude, Charleston School of Law, Charleston, SC (2013)
Involvement Outside the Firm
- James L. Petigru Inn of Court, Member (2013 to Present)
- Sir Francis Drake Admiralty Inn of Court, Member (2012 – 2014)
- Secretary, Charleston School of Law Alumni Association
- Member, Young Lawyers Division, S.C. Bar
- Member, Trial & Appellate Advocacy Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Solo & Small Firm Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Torts & Insurance Practice Section, S.C. Bar
- Member, Criminal Law Section, S.C. Bar
- Charleston School of Law Trial Advocacy Board (Volunteer Coach)
Notable Accomplishments:
- Completed S.C. Certified Circuit Court Mediator Training (May 2013)
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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