A full-Service Landlord-Tenant Dispute, Creditors’ Rights & Litigation Law Firm

With a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of creditors’ rights law, Crawford & von Keller, LLC, works diligently to provide clients with the personal attention necessary for thorough and efficient representation throughout South Carolina.

Creditors' Rights And Litigation Law Firm Serving South Carolina

As a full-service creditors’ rights and litigation law firm, Crawford & von Keller, LLC, is prepared to represent clients in a wide range of practice areas. Our attorneys have more than 70 years of combined legal experience, and we are bolstered by a staff of dedicated professionals. Clients will receive personal service and individual attention through all stages of the legal process.

We serve clients in South Carolina with an office located in Columbia, SC. We aim to strike a balance of the feeling of a smaller law firm with the experience of a much larger firm. Put our experience, attention to detail and personalized service to work for you.

Practice Areas

Evictions

For the majority of businesses, evictions can be an expensive, time-consuming endeavor. For this reason, large organizations trust experienced attorneys to provide the legal guidance…

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

It is not uncommon for landlord-tenant disputes to arise from simple miscommunications. Whether through a policy change or a mishandled eviction,…

Foreclosures

With the economic downturn, many individuals and businesses faced foreclosure on property. Our foreclosures lawyers in Columbia, SC can handle both residential and commercial…

Replevins/ Repossessions

It is not uncommon for a creditor to protect its finances when a debtor files for bankruptcy or is otherwise incapable of upholding their end of the financial…

Collections

The challenging economy coupled with a competitive environment can turn a simple debt into a difficult legal situation. Our South Carolina collections attorneys handle both commercial…

Litigation

The litigation process can be complex and time-consuming whether the dispute is resolved through negotiation or in the courtroom. As an established legal resource,…

Bankruptcy

When a consumer files for bankruptcy, little consideration is given to the devastating impact the loss of income has on a financial institution. As a creditor, it is important…

Estate Planning

Ensuring a smooth transfer of assets from you to your loved ones starts with an estate plan uniquely created to meet your needs and goals. At Crawford & von Keller, our estate planning team is proud to offer tailored estate planning strategies that honor your wishes and ensure that those wishes are carried out.

B. Lindsay Crawford III

B. Lindsay Crawford, III was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 12, 1959. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1981 with a bachelor's degree, and later earned his law degree from South Carolina in 1985. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1986.

Theodore von Keller

Ted von Keller grew up in Camden, South Carolina, and graduated from Camden High School in 1971. He attended the University of South Carolina from which he graduated in 1975 with a B.A. Degree in History. While an undergraduate, he was a member of the USC Soccer Club and was awarded an exchange scholarship by the Department of History to attend the University of Warwick in Coventry, United Kingdom. After undergraduate school he obtained his M.A.T. in History from the University of South Carolina graduate school.

B. Lindsay Crawford IV

Baxter Lindsay Crawford, IV (Lindsay) grew up in Columbia, South Carolina as the son of two local attorneys. After leaving the state to pursue his undergraduate education at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia where he received his B.A. in History and Economics in 2011, Lindsay returned home to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated in 2014. Lindsay was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2014 and is admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina and the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Lindsay was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 2022.

Jason M. Hunter

Jason M. Hunter of Crawford & von Keller is an attorney in Columbia, SC. As a member of our litigation team, he represents creditors in a variety of contested proceedings. Jason grew up near Columbia before moving to Charleston, SC, where he graduated summa cum laude from Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Charleston School of Law. Mr. Hunter is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and currently resides in Columbia with his wife and son.

Eric H. Nelson

Eric H. Nelson of Crawford & von Keller is an attorney in Columbia, South Carolina. Eric grew up in Madison, Alabama and attended undergrad at Auburn University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Eric then attended the University of Alabama School of Law where he participated in a moot court competition team, a competition trial advocacy team, a legal journal, a law school clinic program, and was President of the Christian Legal Society. Eric interned with the Hon. L Scott Coogler of the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and several plaintiff’s firms while in law school.

Roman A. Dodd, J.D., LL.M.

Roman A. Dodd is an attorney in our Columbia, South Carolina office. Roman’s practice is focused on estate planning, probate administration, businesses, and non-profits. Roman prides himself on tailoring creative solutions to meet the unique needs of each client while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Ian C. Roberts

Ian C. Roberts is an attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office of Crawford & von Keller, LLC. Ian’s practice focuses on collections, landlord-tenant matters, foreclosure, and related litigation. In addition, he maintains an active entertainment law practice, representing artists, songwriters, and creative professionals in a variety of transactional and business matters.

Michael G. Clifford

Michael G. Clifford (Mike) is Crawford & von Keller’s Managing Attorney in Tennessee. Mike is originally from Miami, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. Business, 2003), and the Florida International University College of Law (J.D., 2009).

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Creditors' Rights And Litigation Law Firm Serving South Carolina