Lesemann & Associates LLC

Lesemann & Associates LLC is a Civil Litigation Firm in Charleston, SC. The firm represents clients in state and federal courts and in arbitration for both plaintiffs and defendants, handling a full range of civil disputes including personal injury claims, business disputes, and wrongful death cases. Attorney Ellis Lesemann and his team have obtained verdicts and settlements for matters such as a wrongful death settlement for heirs of aviation accident passengers, a medical negligence verdict for a mother who lost her daughter, and a housing discrimination verdict against a local county. The firm also handles employment litigation, antitrust claims, premises liability, real estate disputes, and claims against government entities. Clients have praised the team for their hard work, professional customer service, and ability to secure results in complex business and auto accident situations.

Lesemann & Associates describes itself as an experienced, sophisticated litigation firm that remains intentionally small to deliver focused legal representation. The core team of attorneys provides dedicated, skilled representation at each stage of a case, from initial investigation and discovery through negotiations, arbitration, and trial. The firm is selective in the number of clients it accepts, ensuring that each case receives the attention and resources required to succeed. Attorneys at the firm are involved in shaping strategy, interviewing witnesses, attending inspections, and conducting depositions, rather than handing cases off to junior staff.

The firm’s attorneys have decades of combined experience and have represented individuals, large corporations, and government agencies in 24 different counties in SC and 13 other states. Their practice areas include general litigation, alternative dispute resolution, unfair trade practices, insurance bad faith, land use and zoning, and condemnation. They handle business disputes involving shareholders, contracts, employment issues, and trade secrets. For personal injury and wrongful death, the firm focuses on serious cases involving substantial impact or complex liability, conducting thorough investigations to preserve evidence and evaluate liability under SC law.

The firm holds a rating of 4.9 based on 47 reviews. Clients highlight the firm’s strategic approach, attention to detail, and the personal care provided by Ellis Lesemann, Taylor Powell, and the rest of the staff. Former clients note that the attorneys are calm, intellectual, and approachable, while also being aggressive in seeking justice and full compensation for their losses. The firm’s reputation is built on achieving better-than-expected results in complex insurance claims, business partner exits, and auto accident settlements.

Lesemann & Associates brings decades of combined litigation experience and a selective, client-focused approach to civil disputes in Charleston, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges in state and federal courts.

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Services:

• Business Disputes
• Civil Litigation
• Personal Injury