Wrongful Death Attorneys in South Carolina
Wrongful death attorneys represent families when a loved one is killed as a result of government or law enforcement misconduct, negligence, or excessive force. These attorneys help families understand what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight for accountability — making sure that the people who took a life answer for what they did.
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.