Matheson & Hale represents closely held businesses, family enterprises, and the people who run them. Business litigation, succession planning, commercial disputes — not because it's interesting, but because our clients have built something that matters.
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Practice Areas
Partnership disputes, breach of contract, shareholder conflicts — tried in state and federal court across the Lowcountry.
Passing a business to the next generation without passing on conflict. Buy-sell agreements, family governance.
Acquisitions, leasing disputes, zoning appeals. We know the Charleston market because we've been in it two decades.
Wrongful termination, wage disputes, non-compete enforcement. We help businesses manage risk before it becomes a lawsuit.
Operating agreements, vendor contracts, partnership structures — drafted for clarity, enforced when necessary.
David Matheson is a certified mediator with over 300 matters resolved without litigation.
Our Team
Founding Partner
Thirty years in commercial litigation. Former JAG officer. Certified mediator. Charleston native.
Managing Partner
Fifteen years in business succession and estate planning. Order of the Coif, Duke Law. Licensed in SC and NC.
We're Growing
Looking for a third attorney — 5–8 years in business litigation, someone who wants to build something, not just bill hours.
Consultations are confidential. The first one is on us — no obligation, just an honest conversation.
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