Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Clinton, SC
At Howe & Rice, we bring over 40 years of combined legal experience to clients in Clinton, South Carolina, and the surrounding Upstate region. Our firm was founded on principles of committed service, personal relationships, and hard work, reflecting our deep roots in the communities we serve. With a focus on small-town values and a results-driven approach, we guide clients through complex legal matters while maintaining the personal attention necessary to achieve their desired outcomes.Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries, offering expertise in areas such as personal injury, criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, real estate, and estate planning. We are dedicated to upholding accountability, ensuring fair compensation, and protecting our clients' rights through every stage of the legal process.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Wills & Probate
Worker's Compensation
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in South Carolina courts
- Our attorneys maintain deep roots in the Clinton community
- We provide personalized attention to every client's unique legal needs
- Our track record includes hundreds of successfully tried legal cases
- We serve multiple Upstate South Carolina communities with local knowledge
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in automobile accidents, work incidents, and other negligence cases. Our attorneys ensure responsible parties are held accountable while pursuing full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of courtroom experience, we navigate insurance claims and legal proceedings to protect clients' rights.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. We protect clients' constitutional rights while developing strategic defenses against charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony accusations. Our attorneys leverage extensive trial experience to negotiate favorable plea agreements or secure acquittals at trial.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, alimony negotiations, and other family law issues. Our approach balances legal advocacy with sensitivity to emotional challenges, focusing on long-term family impacts. We help clients establish fair parenting plans and property division agreements.
Civil Litigation
Our firm represents clients in business disputes, contract breaches, construction conflicts, and other civil matters. We prepare each case for trial while pursuing efficient resolutions through negotiation or mediation. Our litigation experience covers complex commercial disputes and personal injury claims.
Estate Planning
We assist clients with creating comprehensive estate plans beyond basic wills. Our services include establishing trusts, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and guardianship arrangements. We guide families through probate administration and asset distribution processes.
People
Claude H. Howe, III
Attorney
With over 35 years of legal experience, Chip Howe has tried hundreds of cases in South Carolina courts. A lifelong Clinton resident, he served as Chief Public Defender for Laurens County for 28 years while maintaining a private practice focused on community legal needs.
R. Davis Rice
Attorney
Davis Rice brings specialized legal expertise from his Charleston-based practice with the Joye Law Firm. A Clinton native and former Chief Public Defender colleague, he focuses on personal injury and civil litigation matters while maintaining active bar associations across South Carolina.
Questions
What practice areas does Howe & Rice handle?
We provide legal representation in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, real estate transactions, and estate planning matters.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Clinton, Laurens County, and the broader Upstate South Carolina region covering 12 communities from Greenville to Abbeville.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact our Clinton office at 864-833-4748 to discuss your legal needs and arrange an initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have 40+ combined years of legal experience, including hundreds of courtroom trials and decades of public service in Laurens County's legal system.
Do you handle complex legal cases?
Yes, we handle complex litigation including business disputes, construction conflicts, insurance bad faith claims, and multi-party personal injury cases.
