Arthur C. Pelzer is a law firm in Charleston, SC. The practice provides legal advice and representation for individuals and companies, with a focus on taking a personal interest in each client and case. Arthur C. Pelzer was born and raised in Charleston and received a Juris Doctor from the University of SC School of Law. He was admitted to the SC Bar in 2003 and formed the firm in late 2011 after serving as an associate attorney and special counsel with several Charleston-based firms. He holds considerable trial experience in SC circuit courts and magistrates' courts for both jury and non-jury litigation, and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the District of SC.
The firm handles a wide range of civil litigation matters, from pre-suit dispute resolution and deposing witnesses to mediating claims and presenting evidence to judges and juries. Specific practice areas include personal injury claims involving traumatic injury and wrongful death on a contingency fee basis, residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes, and business entity formation and corporate structure advice. The firm also provides estate planning services, including wills, living wills, do-not-resuscitate orders, and powers of attorney. Additionally, Pelzer Law Firm represents insurance companies and their insureds in motor vehicle accident, bodily injury, property damage, and bad faith claims. The firm also serves general contractors, subcontractors, and homebuilders by reviewing CGL policies, and has represented numerous owners associations in the Tri-County area in board fiduciary obligations and litigation support. Arthur Pelzer holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and serves on the Board of Directors for Camp Happy Days and the Committee for Resolution of Fee Disputes of the SC Bar.
Arthur C. Pelzer is known for direct access to the attorney, even on weekends, and for a practical approach to resolving legal disputes in Charleston.
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