Lionel Lofton
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Lionel Lofton
Biography
Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. He received his juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1971 and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar the same year. While in law school, Mr. Lofton worked as a law clerk in the United States Attorney's Office. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Lofton was immediately hired as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. He was the first and only attorney in South Carolina named as an Assistant United States Attorney directly out of law school. He served in that capacity in the Criminal Division from 1971 to February of 1983. During this time, Mr. Lofton took a six-month leave of absence from the United States Attorney's Office to serve as legal advisor to his friend, former Governor James B. Edwards. In recognition of his service, Governor Edwards awarded Mr. Lofton with The Order of the Palmetto in 1978.
In 1983, after twelve years as a federal prosecutor, Mr. Lofton left the United States Attorney's Office and opened his own private practice in Charleston, South Carolina. His experience and tenure in the United States Attorney's Office facilitated the development of not only a statewide, but also a national practice, representing those accused of involvement in serious criminal activity and representing those injured as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. Lofton's roots have always been in the South Carolina lowcountry.
Mr. Lofton still lives in his hometown of McClellanville, a small coastal fishing village not far from downtown Charleston.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
White Collar Crime
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Fraud, Internet Crimes, Theft
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant United States Attorney District of South Carolina
Year: 1971 - 1983
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Attorney Lofton & Lofton PC
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
South Carolina Association for Justice Member (Current)
National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys Member (Current)
South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys Member (Current)
Charleston County Bar Association Member (Current)
South Carolina Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
South Carolina State Bar Member (1971 - Current)
Awards
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AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
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Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury Litigation and Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers
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Super Lawyer - Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense
Super Lawyers
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law J.D. (1971)
Year: 1971
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Campbell University B.A. (1967)
Year: 1967
Websites
http://www.loftonandlofton.com/lionel-s-lofton.html
Lionel S. Lofton Website Profile
http://www.loftonandlofton.com/
Lofton & Lofton PC Website
Lofton & Lofton PC
225 Seven Farms Dr, #109, Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 722-6372