Meet Our Attorneys
J. Samuel Scoville

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, personal injury, and family law attorney. His practice focuses on litigating disputes between businesses and individuals, helping clients who have been injured by the negligence of others, and divorce. 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
Family Law Articles
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...
Understanding South Carolina Child Custody Laws: Types, Rights, and More
There are many details parents should know about South Carolina child custody laws. Learn the main child custody types, rights and more from Harvey & Battey.
Divorce and Division of Property
If you are considering divorce, you should carefully consider hiring a divorce attorney to help you fight for your fair share of the marital assets. In South Carolina, the division of marital assets is governed by state statute, specifically, South Carolina Code...


