- Corporate LawThe attorneys at DesChamps Law Firm in Myrtle Beach are respected business litigators who develop effective strategies for South Carolina clients in a wide range of disputes. Whether you’re having problems with your fellow business owners, need advice on a breach of contract claim, or have some other type of disagreement that might require legal intervention, we can help. If you need a trusted attorney to help you navigate through difficult corporate litigation matters, consult our team of skilled litigators.
- Business FormationBusiness formation — Skillful planning during the startup process can avert serious problems down the road. We take a careful approach to business formation matters, helping clients select the legal entity that best fits their needs. Whether you’re launching a completely new operation or looking for the best way to expand an existing enterprise, our firm will help you establish a strong legal foundation.
- Business DisputesEach business is unique, and though not every company has the ability to hire a full-time legal department, you deserve the type of skillful, personalized support that you’d expect from in-house counsel. DesChamps Law Firm in Myrtle Beach advises a diverse group of businesses in the Grand Strand and other South Carolina locations, helping to remove obstacles to their success. Whether you require assistance with the creation of a legal entity, a property purchase, contract negotiation or litigation, our attorneys are committed to finding the solution that best fits your circumstances and goals. Given our Grand Strand location, we have considerable knowledge of business law issues that affect clients in the tourism and service industries.
- Business TransactionsSmall business owners and large corporations alike depend on sound, enforceable contracts in order to maximize their potential. With all the laws, statutes, and other general principles that may be applicable to your contract or agreement, you will need someone with the necessary legal knowledge to draft, review, or modify the contract or agreement with your best interests in mind. At DesChamps Law Firm in Myrtle Beach, we have decades of experience representing South Carolina business owners, financial institutions, builders, contractors, landowners, professionals, restaurant owners, and individual entrepreneurs in the contract law arena ranging from contract drafting and negotiations to closing of commercial transactions, contract enforcement, litigating both contract claims and defenses, and more. Whether you require a knowledgeable attorney to draft or review a sophisticated express contract or are unsure if your actions have led to the establishment of an implied contract, we’ll give you the counsel you need and help you safeguard your interests.
- Limited Liability CompaniesIf you are creating a new business in South Carolina, one of the first major decisions you will make will be determining the type of entity appropriate for your business. Choosing the appropriate entity form is important because it could be costly to convert your entity to a different form down the road. In South Carolina, the relevant entity form choices include sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, registered limited liability partnerships, and corporations. The common entity forms we typically encounter include...
- Construction ContractsConstruction contracts – drafting, review and negotiations. We assist clients with all types of construction contracts ranging from custom home improvements and residential construction to large-scale commercial projects and general construction. Whether representing a general contractor, subcontractor, residential builder, materials supplier, or an owner, we are dedicated to serving our long-time client base with their contractual needs.
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate LitigationAt DesChamps Law Firm, our attorneys have litigated a broad range of real estate legal matters across the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area, including those related to both commercial and residential properties. We’ve served clients throughout the region since 1976, and we can help you or your organization navigate through the complicated issues that may prevent you from moving forward on important projects or transactions. Our team covers virtually all aspects of real estate law.
- Premises LiabilityReal Estate Litigation, including contract disputes, quiet title actions, subdivision developments, title insurance and title insurance litigation, partition actions, commercial foreclosures, lender mortgage foreclosures and lien priority disputes, insurance proceeds disputes, premises liability, and commercial lease disputes
- Construction LitigationConstruction projects are complicated operations, which require that the needs of owners, contractors, and other involved entities are all met. Disputes may arise on a wide range of construction projects, from single-family homes and apartment communities to commercial properties and the development of subdivisions. For decades, we have represented clients in a wide-array of construction-related matters. The following are the more common areas of construction law that we see on a more day-to-day basis in our construction law practice...
- Real Estate TransactionsDesChamps Law Firm is proud of our full-service real estate practice. We assist clients with a variety of real estate transactions and situations, including...
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesIf you own or operate a commercial rental property in the Myrtle Beach or surrounding Grand Strand area, you may have a number of landlord-tenant matters, issues, or disputes which you need to address or discuss with an attorney before taking action or moving forward in your business venture. During these times, it’s helpful to work with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney at DesChamps Law Firm located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. We take great pride in serving our friends and neighbors throughout the region, as we’ve done since we opened our doors in 1979. Over the years, we have represented clients in numerous matters involving commercial lease agreements, commercial tenancies, and commercial lease disputes.
- Property DamageExcessive delays — A carrier that recognizes that they have significant exposure on a certain claim might try to limit what they must pay out by dragging out the review process until the claimant accepts an inadequate settlement. Should you be frustrated by a long delay, we’ll take prompt action to help move the process along. The claim-handling process can be daunting and overwhelming after suffering extensive property damage. Be sure to consult a knowledgeable attorney sooner rather than later to guide you through the process.
- Condominium LawOn June 1, 1979, our Senior Attorney and Founder, Bill DesChamps, generated the first fees for his new law practice from the closing of the Kings Road Motor Lodge, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The motel was a leasehold property and the security documents included a collateral assignment of the ground lease. Since 1979, DesChamps Law Firm has represented buyers, sellers, and lenders in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions including land and golf course acquisition and financing; motel and hotel acquisition and financing; condominium conversion and financing; shopping center and mall acquisition and financing; marina acquisition and financing; restaurant acquisition and financing; beachwear store acquisition and financing; and medical building acquisition and financing.
- Estate PlanningFor nearly 40 years, DesChamps Law Firm has handled a wide range of challenging and complex business and real estate litigation matters in the state and federal courts of South Carolina. With a recognized history of success and tenacious detail-oriented attitude emphasizing the necessary thoroughness and diligence to seek the best results, we are active in solving the toughest issues our clients face in the Myrtle Beach and surrounding Grand Strand area, and throughout the State of South Carolina.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyDo you have a will? Do you have a heath care power of attorney? Do you have a durable power of attorney? Do you have a living will? These documents may become necessities in the event of incapacity, hospitalization, illness, or death. We are here to assist you in these difficult times.
- Probate
- ForeclosureAt DesChamps Law Firm, our attorneys are seasoned and have handled a wide array of issues involving real estate mortgages and mortgage foreclosure proceedings in the State of South Carolina. We typically represent creditors (mortgagees) who bring the foreclosure action to enforce the mortgage to sell the security to pay the loan indebtedness.