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Welcome to Lesemann & Associates.  We are a dedicated team of litigation attorneys based in Charleston, South Carolina. Lawyers are often referred to as both “attorneys and counselors” at law. We take this title seriously, and consider our role to go beyond simply handling your legal matter.  Clients do not live in the uncertain world of litigation permanently.  They seek stability, resolution, and closure.  And a favorable outcome.  This is what we work to deliver.

MEET  OUR ATTORNEYS

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ELLIS R. LESEMANN

Ellis represents both plaintiffs and defendants from all walks of life and industries across a broad range of subject matters, working tirelessly to obtain his client’s objectives.  His prior experience includes positions as an associate and partner at national and regional law firms, including service as the Charleston Marketing Partner of a large regional firm.

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J. TAYLOR POWELL

Taylor works regularly with victims and families who have been harmed by the negligence or wrongful acts of others.  While at Lesemann & Associates, Taylor has helped clients achieve successful results in wrongful death cases where a loved one was killed because of the negligence or reckless actions of others.

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MICHELLE A. MATTHEWS

Michelle practices in the areas of civil litigation and business litigation. She represents individuals and business entities in disputes arising out of business relationships involving contractual and business tort claims, including claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING…

  • "I would just like to say that Ellis and Taylor are absolutely the very BEST attorneys ever. It was like they were a gift from God. They were the answer to our prayers. We are so very thankful for their dedication and hard work. It has meant the world to our family and especially our daughter Tiffany. We are eternally grateful and will always consider them part of our family."

    Felicia Ricks

  • "Our company is truly blessed to have found Ellis. When we were referred to him, we had struggled for over two years to reach a settlement agreement with a surety company. Ellis eagerly took our case and jumped right in. He is extremely thorough and aggressive with defendants, and it is obvious he works (at any hour of the day or night) to achieve maximum results for us. He maintains constant communication and ALWAYS responds to an e-mail or phone call in a timely manner. Ellis explains legal terms and actions thoroughly to help us better understand the process. He is well organized, and he does not use our time or resources frivolously. In the surety bond case, he produced overwhelming results within a few months. To say we were thrilled with both Ellis and the results is an understatement. Even though Ellis possesses tremendous work ethic, it is his heart that separates him from the rest. Ellis treats us like a part of his family, expressing genuine concern for our personal and professional well being. We have given Ellis tremendous accolades in our business community and continuously recommend him to our peers. We are excited to partner with him for years to come."

    Sarah Thomas

  • "We’re grateful to Lesemann & Associates for their guidance through a tragic time in our lives. The legal matters arising from our son’s untimely death were ably handled by them.  Our bewilderment and shock were eased by knowing these legal matters were being taken care of. However, their counsel was not limited to legal matters, they offered compassion and comfort. Lesemann & Associates gave us peace of mind. Our interests were represented while we came to terms with our new reality. Though we communicated long distance, we received clear and understandable information. They did not hurry matters, giving us time to think through options. Our attorney, Taylor Powell, in particular was patient and passionate, listening to our concerns, reassuring us while answering our questions and concerns. Our experience recommends Lesemann & Associates as able, competent and compassionate counselors."

    Wendi N. & Mark M.

  • "In our lengthy legal battle to defend a large piece of beautiful, undeveloped family property from an aggressive partition suit, we were very impressed with Ellis' ability to remain focused on important facts, his ability to apply the law to move our defense forward, and most importantly to have won win the best possible outcome for us in court. Ellis' dedication to hard work and pressing forward for positive results was always evident. His demonstrated skills in the courtroom were impressive."

    Fred Wehman

  • "Ellis made S.C. history in bringing our non-compete case to summary judgment. But what he did for us was well beyond. After hiring him, we slept again. He argued points that dad, a Harvard attorney, had not thought of. He was incredibly honest and diligent. We truly have not one thing to say about him that isn’t of the highest regard."

    Jamie and Sallie DeVeaux

  • "I thank God for Taylor and his firm. After I broke my neck in a motor vehicle accident, they secured settlements that I didn't know were possible. They changed my life and I will be forever grateful for his kindness and knowledge."

    Lugene Hammond

  • "Lesemann & Associates is everything you hope for in a law firm. My experience working with Ellis Lesemann was extremely positive. He was prepared, focused, and personable and his keen skills as a trial lawyer were impressive. Lesemann & Associates successfully defended me against a Fortune 500 company represented by a large national law firm in Suffolk County Superior Court. I confidently recommend Ellis Lesemann and Lesemann & Associates to anyone looking for a great lawyer and a law firm they can trust."

    Elizabeth Elliott

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