Laura K. Stemkowski, Civil Rights Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Consumer, and General
MemberatMotley Rice Llc
Mount Pleasant, SC
Practicing civil rights in Mount Pleasant since 2016.
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Laura K. Stemkowski is a member based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Consumer, and General. Laura has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc.
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- Mount Pleasant, SC
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- Civil Rights · Consumer · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Consumer, and General matters from Mount Pleasant, SC.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Laura K. Stemkowski: Laura K. Stemkowski is a member based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Consumer, and General. Laura has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc.
Areas of practice
Laura's practice areas in Mount Pleasant
Laura concentrates on civil rights, consumer, general, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Civil Rights cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Laura takes civil rights 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 Laura agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Laura 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 Laura agrees to represent you.
General cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Laura takes general 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 Laura agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Laura takes health care 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 Laura agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Laura takes litigation 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 Laura agrees to represent you.
Biography
Laura K. Stemkowski, civil rights attorney serving Mount Pleasant
Laura K. Stemkowski is a member based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Consumer, and General. Laura has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc. Laura works from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and takes on civil rights matters across the region.
Laura Stemkowski advocates for victims harmed by medical drugs and devices and corporate misconduct, with a focus on women’s health.
Laura’s advocacy includes supporting women who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and other talc-based powders for feminine hygiene. She also represents people who developed breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, after receiving textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan, as well as patients harmed by allegedly defective hernia mesh. Additionally, Laura represents patients who suffered complications allegedly caused by Zantac and other allegedly dangerous medical drugs.
In addition to her medical casework, Laura represents former Boy Scouts who suffered abuse in claims filed in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy proceedings. She also litigates cases filed under newly enacted “window” laws that seek to hold abusers and abuse enablers accountable in civil court. Many states have and continue to pass such laws, extending the number of years available for survivors to file a childhood sexual abuse claim by opening a statute of limitations for a finite period of time.
Prior to joining Motley Rice, Laura was a legal intern at the Department of Justice Environmental Division in Raleigh, N.C., where she wrote appellate arguments, summary judgment motions and other legal documents related to environmental, criminal and federal issues.
While studying at UNC School of Law, Laura held positions with the Environmental Appellate Advocacy Team and the Holderness Moot Court. She served as Vice President of the UNC School of Law Environmental Law Project, Public Relations Chair for the UNC School of Law Pro Bono Board, and Junior Attorney Coordinator for the school’s Cancer Pro Bono Project. She also served as a student practitioner with the Civil Legal Clinic, where she worked on claims spanning areas including Title VII EEOC, Title IX, and domestic violence.
Laura also completed more than 100 hours of pro bono work with the University of North Carolina School of Law’s Innocence Project and Legal Aid Divorce Clinic, as well as the Southern Environmental Law Center and Lawyer on the Line program.
In the community, Laura serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S., a sexual assault advocacy program offering free support and services for adult survivors of sexual assault. She is also involved in Be a Mentor, a non-profit organization committed to empowering youth through mentorship.
Awards, Accolades & Recognitions
Best Lawyers
Charleston, SC
2024-2026 Ones to Watch list: Product liability litigation-plaintiffs
Blog Posts
July 6, 2023
Social media’s grip on teen mental health
by: Laura K. Stemkowski
February 17, 2023
Long overdue cosmetics safety front and center in new federal law Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Laura K. Stemkowski
February 17, 2022
Studies show cow-milk baby formula products can cause deadly intestinal disease in premature babies Causes, Not Just Cases
by: Laura K. Stemkowski
News
March 24, 2026
Rhode Island AG’s Report Finds Hundreds of Children Abused by Catholic Priest
by: Motley Rice
November 24, 2025
Can You Sue a Drug Company?
by: Motley Rice
How Laura handles civil rights matters
Laura Stemkowski advocates for victims harmed by medical drugs and devices and corporate misconduct, with a focus on women’s health. Laura’s advocacy includes supporting women who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and other talc-based powders for feminine hygiene. She also represents people who developed breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell…
The kind of cases Laura takes
Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, consumer, and general matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Laura studied and practices
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 2016
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. · 2013
Jurisdictions
Laura's state bar admissions
South Carolina
2016 · ACTIVE
Laura studied at J.D. in University of North Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Law school and academic background
Laura completed J.D. in University of North Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Laura runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Laura K. Stemkowski's office in Mount Pleasant
Laura's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Laura K. Stemkowski — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura'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; Laura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Laura
Laura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Laura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Laura K. Stemkowski
How much does it cost to hire Laura for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Laura offer a free consultation?
Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Laura's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Laura take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Laura 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 — Laura 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 Laura?
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. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Laura accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Laura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Mount Pleasant, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina
Laura handles civil rights matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.
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- Columbia4,189 attorneys
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- Spartanburg583 attorneys
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- North Charleston476 attorneys
- Lexington379 attorneys
- Rock Hill372 attorneys
- Hilton Head Island347 attorneys
- Florence335 attorneys
- Summerville299 attorneys
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