The following PDF forms are offered as a starting point and may require further editing. Email PMAP pmap@scbar.org if you have any questions or to request other practice management specific forms.

Starting Up

Directive to Bank Regarding Insufficient Funds in IOLTA (SCRPC 1.15(h))
Office Sharing Agreement
IOLTA Enrollment Form
IOLTA Closing Account Form


Clients

Amicable Disengagement Letter
Authorization for Transfer of Client File - Client Receives
Authorization for Transfer of Client File - Deliver to Client
Authorization for Transfer of Client File to New Lawyer
Client Feedback Questionnaire
Client Intake Form
Client Questionnaire (post representation)
Criminal Case Intake Form
Disengagement Letter - Unpaid Fees
Domestic Case Information Intake Form
Initial Appointment Letter to Potential Client
Non-Engagement Letter
Personal Injury Case - Intake Form
Sample Court Appearance or Hearing Letter to Clients


Fee Agreement/Engagement Letter Language

(Not complete agreements)

Advance Fee (Earned Upon Receipt)
Engagement Letter - New Matter
General Engagement Letter
New Client Engagement and Fee Agreement


Retirement/Succession Planning

Agreement to Close Law Practice (Successor Agreement)
Letter Advising Clients of Lawyer's Retirement
Authorization for Transfer of Client File - Client Receives
Authorization for Transfer of Client File - Deliver to Client
Authorization for Transfer of Client File to New Lawyer

South Carolina Bar CLE Publications Forms & FAQs

(Some of the South Carolina Bar CLE Publications do contain forms shared for various areas of law. Check out the link below for a list of available CLE book titles and other frequently asked questions.)
CLE Publications Book FAQs


Court Forms


South Carolina Judicial Department FormsThis link takes you to a page where you can search for forms by court type, by topic, and by form ID. If you need to know how a caption should look for a particular court, or are searching for the "magic words" to use, this site can help. At this time, the majority of the forms are for family, probate and magistrate's court. Forms are available in either PDF or Word format. There are sample motions, orders, notices, petitions, and more. Also, available at USC Law.

United States District Court for District of South Carolina Forms Extensive list of PDF forms, from ADR Statement to Writ of Execution. Most forms can be edited and printed.

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Forms  You will have to click on "Forms and Notices" in the left-hand frame to access these PDF forms. All forms may be completed in PDF and printed or saved.

United States Bankruptcy Court District of South Carolina Forms Lots of forms and handouts, many of which may be edited in PDF and printed. Don't forget to look online for your county court forms. 


Are you having a difficult time finding a specific form? Please note that all Practice Management forms are currently under review for possible updates and may not be available at this time. If you have questions or need assistance, please e-mail pmap@scbar.org.

Having a Difficult Time Locating a Specific Form?

Contact:
Practice Management Assistance Program
(803)799-6653
pmap@scbar.org