SC Bar

Section promotes a greater understanding among Bar members and the general public about consumer law issues. The Section publishes a newsletter, sponsors CLE seminars and contributes articles for publication in South Carolina Lawyer. The Section also works with the Department of Consumer Affairs and Legal Services on issues affecting debtor's rights and monitors proposed legislation. Current plans include a full day seminar with the Appleseed Foundation on predatory lending; the preparation and presentation to members of a compendium of consumer law cases on the state and federal level; and preparation of a directory of members.

 

Consumer Law Section Goals: 

Provide volunteers to work with the Bankruptcy Court and the schools to provide much-needed information to the students about credit use and abuse.

Work with the S.C. Supreme Court and the Bankruptcy Court on the Access to Justice Initiative to help indigent people obtain access to the judicial system. 

Ask law students to write articles on consumer issues targeted to the members of the Bar, with Council members reviewing for content and making stylistic changes.  
Continue to offer education to the Bar by conducting CLEs at the Bar Convention.

 

Meeting Minutes:

 
Section Council


Staff Contact:
Barbara Brunson

(803) 799-6653, ext. 159