Under NAR ethics article 13, REALTORS® have a duty to recommend parties obtain legal counsel when their interests require.

Unauthorized practice of law in SC is a felony crime.

Real estate closings in SC are the practice of law in SC.

For risk management reasons, it is risk management safest to use lawyer approved real estate documents and to use lawyer approved "contract language" in the lawyer approved real estate documents.

SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service operates 9 am to 5 pm on Monday through Friday

800-868-2284

(Richland and Lexington Counties can use 803-799-7100 too)

SC Legal Services (for individuals who cannot afford a lawyer)

888-346-5592

If indigent and unable to pay for a lawyer’s service, contact LATIS at 1-888-346-5592 to see if qualify for free or reduced-fee legal services. LATIS will screen to see if qualify. If not, they may refer back to the Lawyer Referral Service. To find out more about LATIS:

https://sclegal.org/

SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service operates 24/7 online.

https://www.scbar.org/public/get-legal-help/find-lawyer-or-mediator/find-a-lawyer/

SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service online, real estate legal referrals:

https://www.scbar.org/public/get-legal-help/find-lawyer-or-mediator/find-a-lawyer/do-you-need-a-real-estate-or-landlordtenant-lawyer-in-south-carolina/

Posted by: Byron King on 07/24/19 (This information is only accurate as of 07/24/19. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 07/24/19 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)