How much does it cost to hire Lance for a class action case?

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

Does Lance offer a free consultation?

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

How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple class action 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. Lance gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Lance take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?

Lance 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 — Lance 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 Lance?

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. Lance will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Lance accepting new class action clients right now?

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

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Lance Victor Oliver, Class Action Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

focused on Class Action, Consumer, and Personal Injury · 4.7/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews

MemberatMotley Rice Llc

Mount Pleasant, SC

Trusted class action attorney serving Mount Pleasant.

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Lance Victor Oliver is a member based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.

Based in: Mount Pleasant, SC
Experience: attorney
Known for: Class Action · Consumer · Personal Injury

Handles Class Action, Consumer, and Personal Injury matters from Mount Pleasant, SC.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Lance takes on

Lance concentrates on class action, consumer, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lance handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Lance takes class action matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Lance agrees to represent you.

Consumer cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Lance takes consumer matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Lance agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Lance takes personal injury matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Lance agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Lance Victor Oliver — class action lawyer in Mount Pleasant

Lance Oliver is a trial lawyer who litigates class actions, mass torts, and other complex matters. He has experience with all phases of litigation from complaint to verdict, to appeal. Lance has a special interest in the voir dire process (jury selection) and pretrial jury focus groups. He splits his practice between securities and consumer fraud class actions, and mass tort litigation involving defective products.

Lance has served as trial counsel in a variety of cases, including talcum powder cases, securities fraud class action cases, and tobacco cases. In 2021, Lance was also co-lead trial counsel in In re Twitter Securities Fraud Litigation in the Northern District of California. The case settled in 2022 for $809.5 million* mere days before going to trial. Institutional Shareholder Services ranked this as a top 20 settlement in securities fraud cases since the enactment of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.

Lance also led a trial team that secured a verdict of more than $1 million* for a smoker’s widow in a wrongful death suit against tobacco giant Philip Morris and successfully defended the verdict on appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeals in Florida. In Berger v. Philip Morris USA Inc., Lance and co-counsel secured a verdict of more than $27 million* for a client who fell victim to the cigarette company’s marketing campaigns targeting children at the age of 14. Lance and team defended this verdict through multiple rounds of appeals over a five-year period, finally securing full recovery for their client only after she had passed.

Lance is currently litigating securities fraud, products liability and consumer fraud cases. In particular, he is involved in the Social Media Addiction Litigation pending in the Northern District of California directed at holding social media giants responsible for alleged harms their products have caused children and schools.

After law school Lance served as the law clerk for the Honorable James Hughes Hancock (deceased) of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, and prior to joining Motley Rice in 2007, Lance served as an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of a national law firm.

Lance is recognized as an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell . He previously served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center and the American Lung Association Local Leadership Board for the Charleston area. He is also a member of both the Motley Rice Hiring Committee and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

*Please remember that every case is different. Any result we achieve for one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly

2021 Leadership in Law Honoree

Lawdragon

2019-2025 Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
Securities & Consumer Fraud Class Actions, Product Liability

Super Lawyers

2013-2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list
Securities litigation; Class action/mass torts

The National Trial Lawyers

2016 Top 100 Trial Lawyers South Carolina

Benchmark Litigation

2022 Plaintiff Litigator of the Year

2022 Impact Case Award

Blog Posts

December 1, 2020

Lung cancer rates in non-smokers continue to increase Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Lance Oliver

November 20, 2017

Shining a Light on Lung Cancer Awareness Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Lance Oliver

October 4, 2016

Who will take the blame in the age of autonomous vehicles? Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Lance Oliver

News

March 25, 2026

New Mexico AG Prevails in Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms Inc.

by: Motley Rice

April 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan Webb

Lance's approach to class action cases

Clients Lance works with

Lance reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, consumer, and personal injury matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Duke University School of Law
J.D. · 2004
Samford University
B.A. · 2001

Lance studied at J.D. in Duke University School of Law and B.A. in Samford University.

Law school and academic background

Lance completed J.D. in Duke University School of Law and B.A. in Samford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lance runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Lance has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Lance's professional memberships and bar associations

Associations •American Bar Association
membership

Locations

Lance Victor Oliver's office in Mount Pleasant

Lance's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Motley Rice Llc

28 Bridgeside Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Lance Victor Oliver — 4.7/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Lance. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in Mount Pleasant.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lance Victor Oliver — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Lance charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lance'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; Lance will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Lance

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action 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. Lance confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lance Victor Oliver

How much does it cost to hire Lance for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lance walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lance offer a free consultation?
Lance charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lance's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Lance's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple class action 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. Lance gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lance take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Lance 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 — Lance 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 Lance?
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. Lance will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lance accepting new class action clients right now?
Lance's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Mount Pleasant, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

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