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J. SAMUEL SCOVILLE

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Location: Beaufort, SC
Phone: 843-524-3109
Fax: 843-524-6973

Sam Scoville grew up in Georgetown, South Carolina, and returned there following law school to practice law with his father’s firm, Jack M. Scoville, Jr., P.A. He moved to Beaufort, South Carolina in 2011 to join Harvey & Battey. Sam is an experienced civil trial and Family Law attorney. His practice focuses on litigating disputes between businesses and individuals, divorce and custody disputes. Outside of work, Sam’s passions are his two children, Miguel and Sophie, in addition to cycling and travel.

Areas Of Practice

Family Law
Tort, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury
Business Litigation
General Litigation
Medical Malpractice

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 2011
South Carolina, 2008

Education

Charleston School of Law, Charleston, South Carolina
J.D. – 2007

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
B.A. cum laude – 2003

Languages

Español

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Family Law Articles

Alimony in SC: Understanding Spousal Support & Laws

No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Yet when divorce becomes a reality, it often carries significant financial consequences. In South Carolina, when there is a large income disparity between spouses, the lower-earning spouse may be awarded...

Prenuptial Agreement Pros and Cons in SC: What to Know Before Seeking a Lawyer

Planning for your marriage brings joy, excitement, and anticipation for the future. While few couples enter a union expecting divorce or death, it is wise to think ahead about legal protections. In South Carolina, a prenuptial agreement can provide clarity, safeguard...

What You Should Know About Prenuptial Agreements in South Carolina

Today we often see high divorce rates and complicated family structures that are causing more and more individuals to turn to prenuptial agreements to define expectations and protect themselves from family law issues. Although not many enter a marriage planning for...