Hyejin Kim

Hyejin Kim, Construction Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

Over 11 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Employment, and Employment Contracts

Practicing construction in Charleston since 2015.

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Hyejin Kim is an associate based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Hyejin has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C..

Based in
Charleston, SC
Experience
over 11 years
Known for
Construction · Employment · Employment Contracts
  • Handles Construction, Employment, and Employment Contracts matters from Charleston, SC.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Hyejin Kim: Hyejin Kim is an associate based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Hyejin has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C..

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Hyejin Kim

Hyejin concentrates on construction, employment, and employment contracts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Hyejin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Hyejin takes construction matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hyejin agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Hyejin takes employment matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hyejin agrees to represent you.

Employment Contracts cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Hyejin takes employment contracts matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hyejin agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Hyejin Kim — Over 11 years of South Carolina construction experience

Hyejin Kim is an associate based in Charleston, SC. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Hyejin has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C..

Ms. Hyejin Kim is a lawyer practicing employment law, construction law, international employment contracts. Hyejin received a degree from Charleston School of Law in 2014, and has been licensed for 11 years. Hyejin practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Charleston, SC.

How Hyejin handles construction matters

Ms. Hyejin Kim is a lawyer practicing employment law, construction law, international employment contracts. Hyejin received a degree from Charleston School of Law in 2014, and has been licensed for 11 years. Hyejin practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Charleston, SC.

The kind of cases Hyejin takes

Hyejin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, employment, and employment contracts matters in Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Hyejin Kim's legal education and bar admissions

  • Charleston School of Law

    J.D. · 2014

  • Charleston School of Law

    cum laude Clemson University Class of 2007 B.S. · 2014

Jurisdictions

Hyejin's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2021 · ACTIVE

  • South Carolina

    2015 · ACTIVE

Hyejin studied at J.D. in Charleston School of Law and cum laude Clemson University Class of 2007 B.S. in Charleston School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Hyejin completed J.D. in Charleston School of Law and cum laude Clemson University Class of 2007 B.S. in Charleston School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Hyejin runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Hyejin's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Federal, South Carolina and Charleston Bar Associations

    membership

Locations

Hyejin Kim's office in Charleston

Hyejin's primary office is at Suite 200, 211 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Suite 200, 211 King Street

Charleston, SC 29401

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Hiring guide

How to hire Hyejin Kim — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Hyejin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Hyejin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hyejin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Hyejin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Hyejin

Hyejin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Hyejin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Hyejin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Hyejin Kim

  • How much does it cost to hire Hyejin for a construction case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Hyejin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Hyejin offer a free consultation?

    Hyejin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hyejin's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Hyejin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do construction cases in South Carolina typically take?

    Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Hyejin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Hyejin take my case if I'm outside Charleston?

    Hyejin is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Hyejin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Hyejin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Hyejin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Hyejin accepting new construction clients right now?

    Hyejin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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