The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
Do You Need A DUI Attorney?
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseIf you have been arrested for a DUI in Greenville, SC, you likely have many questions and concerns going forward. One of them may be whether or not you need to hire a DUI lawyer. In general, when you are faced with a DUI charge, you will want to hire a lawyer. When this is […]
5 Essential Tasks Of A Real Estate Closing Attorney
/in Real EstateWhether you are buying or selling real estate, it is important to have an attorney for your real estate closing. A real estate attorney ensures that everyone understands the complex legal process that real estate closings are, and that everything is above board. In order to better protect consumers during the closing process, South Carolina […]
3 Issues That May Come Up During A Refinance
/in Real EstateRefinancing a home can be a really big task that has the potential to get complicated quickly. There are many different reasons a homeowner might want to refinance from wanting to lower the interest rate on the loan, remove the PMI, or receive an infusion of cash to improve the house. Even in the case […]
3 Reasons To Hire A Lawyer For Your Commercial Property Purchase
/in Real EstateBuying commercial real estate, much like buying residential real estate, is a large investment. There are many complexities and intricate details that are involved with the purchase, along with the large financial risk. Having a real estate attorney on your team throughout the process provides benefits and protection to you as the buyer. Here are […]
The Embarrassing Results Of A DUI Conviction
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseIn a previous post, we’ve discussed what the penalties for driving under the influence look like in South Carolina. With multiple offenses you can face up to seven year of jail time, $10,000 in fines, a revoked license, or have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. Having to face jail time and heavy […]
What’s The Difference Between A DUI, DWI, And DUIL?
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseWe’ve all heard of a DUI, or driving under the influence. But did you know there are upwards of six or more acronyms that describe different versions of driving under the influence? Different states utilize different terms and punishments for what is essentially the same offense. It’s important to know what the terms and laws […]
5 Key Benefits To Establishing Trusts
/in Estate PlanningMost people grow up hearing about trust fund babies or thinking that a trust is only for individuals who are rich. This is simply not the case. Establishing trusts can benefit many different people during life and after passing. The way a trust is established can provide many positive features that aren’t involved in a […]
4 Questions To Consider When Creating A Will
/in Estate PlanningMaking the decision to start estate planning by creating a Will is a very personal decision. Along with it being a personal decision it should also be a timely decision. No one wants to think about what could happen in the future. We’re all going to live to be 100 years-old right? Unfortunately, it’s important […]
More Police Mistakes That Invalidate A DUI Arrest
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseAs we discussed in a previous post, not all DUI arrests are set in stone. There are several different ways in which the arresting police officer themselves can invalidate the case simply by mishandling the traffic stop or DUI checkpoint. Making arrests for driving under the influence results in thousands of dollars of fines that […]
Common Police Mistakes That Invalidate A DUI Arrest
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseWith the summer recreation season quickly approaching, it’s time for all South Carolina drivers to prepare themselves for increased DUI controls on the roadways. To be clear, it’s never acceptable for a person to drink and drive. Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicating substance puts you, your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians […]