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.
Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
/in Real EstateBuying a new home is an exciting but overwhelming process. There are many aspects of homeownership you must learn, and navigating all of the legal requirements may be a struggle for you. If you are buying a home, you may find a real estate attorney helpful. At The De Bruin Law Firm, we offer real […]
Field Sobriety Tests In South Carolina
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” As DUI attorneys in South Carolina, we are aware that you may not be intimately familiar with a field sobriety test because most people aren’t until it’s too late. In this blog, we will go over the most pertinent information to know about field sobriety tests in South Carolina […]
Changing A Will
/in Estate PlanningYour circumstances and those of your family will change over time – in fact, it would be odd if your situation and circumstances did not change. A new job or loss of a job, a divorce, a new child – all of these things require adjustments in your family’s budget, your living arrangements, and your […]
Do I Need A Trust Or A Will To Provide For My Child?
/in Estate PlanningParents who set out to create an estate plan to provide for their children’s care and welfare following the parents’ deaths have two main choices in estate planning schemes: using a will alone or a will in combination with a trust. In times past most parents would have simply chosen to have a will drafted […]
Possible Defenses To Domestic Violence Charges
/in Criminal LawFacing charges for domestic violence can have a serious impact on your life. It can have detrimental effects on your relationships, your career, and your reputation. If you have been charged with domestic violence, there are several potential defenses that your domestic violence attorney at De Bruin Law Firm could use during your trial. Wrong […]
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 Estate3 Reasons To Hire A Lawyer For Your Commercial Property Purchase in South Carolina Buying commercial real estate is one of the most significant financial milestones a business owner or investor can achieve. However, unlike purchasing a residential home—where standardized contracts and statutory provisions like the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provide a […]
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 […]