Areas of
Practice
Litigation & trial support.
The right arguments, made at the right time, can make the difference to an outcome at the trial level or later on appeal. Preserving issues for appeal can be a walk in a briar patch. When something big is on the line – something that someone will probably appeal – getting Radeker Law involved at the trial level can help make the right record from which to bring an appeal or defend a favorable decision.
I am currently litigation counsel for Vitamin Energy, Inc. (https://vitaminenergy.com/). As a result, I am limiting the work I take on as lead counsel at the trial level. I am, however, continuing to take on new cases as lead counsel or secondary counsel on appeal or in post-judgment proceedings. I am also taking on selected new trial-level cases in which I serve as co-counsel.
I can help with research, writing, and presenting argument. Let’s see what we can do together.
Appeals.
Appeals are the bread and butter of Radeker Law. Appeals are hard. Even so, here are some examples of appeal successes in reported cases:
Occupy Columbia v. Haley, 738 F.3d 107 (4th Cir. 2013)
S.C. Lottery Comm’n v. Glassmeyer, 433 S.C. 244, 857 S.E.2d 889 (2021)
Riley v. Green, 400 S.C. 609, 735 S.E.2d 550 (Ct. App. 2012)
S.C. Cmty. Bank v. Salon Proz, LLC, 420 S.C. 89, 800 S.E.2d 488 (Ct. App. 2017)
Got an appeal? Chances are good that we can find a fee arrangement that works. I’m happy to talk with you about an existing or potential appeal.
Judgment collection & defense.
Serving as special referee.
Collecting a judgment in South Carolina can be challenging. I had the good fortune to learn the ins and outs of judgment collection law and practice from former Richland County Master-in-Equity Jim Harrison. When it comes to collecting judgments, creativity is key, as is finding ways around obstacles. When it comes to defending against judgment collection efforts, knowledge of real defenses and the limits on judgment creditor’s powers can be critical. On either side, knowing the consequences of procedural steps can make the difference.
I have over 18 years’ experience in judgment collection, representing both judgment creditors and debtors. If you’re dealing with a judgment, let me know. I may be able to help you reach your goals.
Mediation.
A lawyer may serve as a special referee, who is a person appointed to serve as judge on a per-case basis and whose service is usually compensated by the parties. I have been honored to serve as special referee and enjoy doing so.
For any good work I have done as special referee, the credit goes to my former law partner Jim Harrison. He served for years as Master-in-Equity for Richland County and performed work as special referee on numerous cases during the time I worked for and with him. He modeled how a judge is supposed to be.
When I serve as special referee, I strive to honor Jim by providing fair, impartial, and correct application of the law.
If you are in need of a special referee, please feel free to contact me. I can provide special referee services for cases in all 46 South Carolina counties, from routine default matters to complex litigated cases.
Mediation is usually the best chance to get a difficult case settled. I enjoy serving as a mediator, and I am happy to see if I can help get your case worked out. Let’s roll up our sleeves and see if we can’t get a settlement.