Civil Rights Attorneys in South Carolina
Civil rights attorneys handle cases where government officials — including police officers, correctional staff, and other public employees — violated your constitutional rights. These cases are most commonly brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the federal law that allows individuals to sue state and local government officials personally for constitutional violations. Whether you were beaten, falsely arrested, denied due process, or targeted because of who you are, a civil rights attorney can help you hold the government accountable.
AttorneyBakari Sellers
Bakari Sellers has spent his life at the intersection of law, politics, and civil rights, carrying forward a legacy of advocacy inherited from his father, civil rights icon Dr. Cleveland Sellers. As a lead attorney at St... Read More →
AttorneyJustin Bamberg
Justin Bamberg is a prominent South Carolina civil rights attorney and former state legislator who has built a distinguished reputation representing victims of police misconduct, excessive force, and civil rights violati... Read More →
AttorneyMalissa Burnette
Malissa Burnette is a prominent civil rights attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, and a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. With decades of experience litigating against government entities and law ... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-110
The South Carolina Tort Claims Act sets a 2-year limitations period for claims against government entities. No separate pre-suit notice period is required.
South Carolina has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.