Seasoned lawyers. Exceptional service. Where professional becomes personal.
When you choose The Horton Law Firm, you get the experience and capabilities of a large firm with the benefit of personal service. We take your case personally. You will always work directly with one of our experienced attorneys, every step of the way.

Our Practice Areas We are here to help.
Employment Law
Employment laws are written by employers and for employers. That’s why you need an experienced South Carolina employment lawyer on your side to fight against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We will do the research, apply the law, and fight for your case – without wasting time or money.
Corporate
Law
Operating a business can present a host of legal issues that require the experience and capabilities of a skilled firm. Our attorneys provide legal services to business clients throughout the Upstate of South Carolina.
Real Estate
Law
We provide legal services for all aspects of real estate transactions. Whether you’re buying your first home, adding to a list of rental investments, or building a new property, Horton’s real estate attorneys can offer the guidance to navigate all the legal aspects involved in real estate.
Personal
Injury
If you have been seriously injured and at financial risk through no fault of their own, you need an experienced lawyer with a track record of success who will shoot straight with you and fight for you. An experienced personal injury lawyer at the Horton Law Firm can help you.
Business Litigation
Our experienced team of business litigation lawyers litigate contract disputes, debt collection, business and financial fraud, business torts, accounting irregularities, business dissolutions and many others.

Our Process No matter what your case entails, we always start with these basics:
You Fill Out Our Contact Form
The first step in our process is to fill out the contact form on our website. This form will allow you to provide some initial details about your case.
We Review Your Case
Once we receive your information, we will begin to review the materials.
We Schedule an Initial Consultation
Once we have reviewed the information you submitted, we will match you with one of our attorneys for an initial face-to-face consultation.
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People We’ve Helped
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Horton Difference
Experienced
Since 1970, our experienced team has provided thoughtful counsel and aggressive representation to both businesses and individuals.
Knowledgeable
Our attorneys have extensive understanding and proven knowledge of our wide range of practice areas.
Personal
We combine the experience and capabilities of a large firm with the personal, individual service of a small, local office.
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