South Carolina § 40-5-390 Nonrefundable flat fee.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-5-390 — Nonrefundable flat fee.

South Carolina § 40-5-390

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 5ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-390 (2026).

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In any criminal case, an attorney may charge a nonrefundable flat fee.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 25, SECTION 2. ARTICLE 7 Disciplinary Action Against Attorneys

Nearby Sections

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§ 40-5-10

Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.

§ 40-5-20

Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.

§ 40-5-210

State Board of Law Examiners.

§ 40-5-220

License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.

§ 40-5-230

Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.

§ 40-5-310

Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.

§ 40-5-320

Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.

§ 40-5-330

Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.

§ 40-5-340

Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.

§ 40-5-350

Soliciting legal business unlawful.

§ 40-5-360

Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.

§ 40-5-370

Furnishing advice or service to debtor in debt pooling plan involving deposit for distribution to creditors as practice of law violation constitutes misdemeanor; penalty.

§ 40-5-380

Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.

§ 40-5-390

Nonrefundable flat fee.

§ 40-5-40

Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.

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