Charles L. Appleby, IV

1330 Lady Street Sixth Floor, P.O. Box 12487 (29211)
Columbia, SC 29201
TEL: 803.255.0409
FAX: 803.771.4484

Charles Appleby is an associate practicing in employment law, retail/hospitality/entertainment liability and construction defect litigation. In his employment practice, Charles represents employers from all types of industries in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Charles has represented clients in Circuit Court, United States Federal Court, and has appeared regularly before the South Carolina Employment Securities Commission and Appeals. 

Charles, originally from Columbia, SC, graduated from the University of Florida and received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  While in law school, he served as the Student Bar Association President and initiated the inaugural University of South Carolina School of Law Career Week.  He was also a member of the John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court.  Charles worked as a law clerk for Collins & Lacy prior to joining the firm in 2007. 

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Practice Focus

  • Employment Law: representing employers and employees from all types of industries in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.  Also working with employers on the preparation of documents to address ways to minimize employment risk and litigation, including, but not limited to, policy manuals, handbooks and contracts.
  • Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment: representing national and regional companies in the retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors in claims involving premises liability, third party torts and Dram Shop / alcohol liability. Also consulting with event and festival organizers on matters involving permits, contract drafting and negotiation and liability.
  • Construction: defending developers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect litigation.

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