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.
7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Real Estate Attorney
/in Real Estate, ResourcesWith over 5 million residential real estate transactions per year, people can become overwhelmed with the process of buying and selling. It might be time to get a real estate attorney to assist you. If you want to ensure you’re legally safe, then you’ll need to vet the attorney properly. Make sure you ask these questions before making […]
Asking for Emergency E-Witnessing and Notarizing in South Carolina
/in Estate Planning, ResourcesPhoto by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash South Carolina currently prohibits remote witnessing of legal documents. In order to properly execute estate planning documents and other legal documents, the witnesses must be within a few feet of the person signing the documents. This rule makes sense and is in place for a variety of reasons. In person, it is […]
Estate Planning Continues During a Pandemic
/in Estate PlanningFamilial tragedies often spur people to reach out to my office to begin the estate planning process. A common situation that prompts a new client to seek my services is the death of a family member who had not properly planned for asset distribution. The surviving family is left sorting through the probate process […]
COVID-19 Closing Procedures Bulletin
/in Estate Planning, Real Estate, ResourcesIs it ever advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge?
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseIs it ever advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge? There are several reasons why it is not advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge. First of all, pleading guilty to a DUI charge is expensive. You are paying not only the fines, but you are also paying the court costs. The stigma […]
7 Important Steps to Take if You’re Arrested for DUI
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseDid you know that every year, about 1.5 million people are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol? Are you one of these 1.5 million people who have recently been arrested for drunk driving? If so, you’re probably scared and wondering what you should do next. Getting arrested for drunk driving is no joke. Fines can […]
A Guide to Thriving: 5 Expert Tips for Surviving a Company Merger or Acquisition
/in Business LawYou’ve seen the writing on the walls for weeks. People on the management team disappear into mysterious closed-door meetings for hours at a time. You’ve been asked to compile data about company costs and employee usage rates. There’s been a general sense of unease at the office. And during today’s all-staff meeting, the dreaded words were finally […]
Hiring a Helping Hand: How to Find a Professional Real Estate Closing Attorney
/in Real EstateBuying a house is exciting and in 2018, more than 5.34 million people closed on new homes. But there’s more to buying a house than getting a mortgage and taking possession of the keys. You have to close on the property. The closing process helps ensure that everything gets handled legally. That’s why hiring a real estate […]
How can someone protect their business from potential lawsuits?
/in Business LawOne of the most important things to remember about protecting your business from a potential lawsuit is remembering that there is no way to protect yourself from everything. In this day and age, anybody can file a lawsuit for any reason. The merit of the lawsuit can be determined later on, but there is no […]
What are some examples of businesses and companies you work with?
/in Business LawThe De Bruin Law Firm represents many various types of businesses, in industries including software, construction, national and international manufacturers, real estate, national and international distributors, and local startups. We represent these companies in the majority of their legal matters. If you provide the service or a product to the general public, we have experience […]