Leon Martin Ortner, Business Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

Leon concentrates on business, civil rights, contracts, employment, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Leon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

  View other Business attorneys

• Civil Rights

  View other Civil Rights attorneys

• Contracts

  View other Contracts attorneys

• Employment

  View other Employment attorneys

• Family Law

  View other Family Law attorneys

• Formation

  View other Formation attorneys

• General

  View other General attorneys

• Health Care

  View other Health Care attorneys

• Litigation

  View other Litigation attorneys

• M&A

  View other M&A attorneys

• Personal Injury

  View other Personal Injury attorneys

• Real Estate

  View other Real Estate attorneys

• Sexual Harassment

  View other Sexual Harassment attorneys

• Whistleblower

  View other Whistleblower attorneys

• Wrongful Termination

  View other Wrongful Termination attorneys

Leon's primary office is at 145 King Street, Suite 211, Charleston, SC, 29401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Leon for a business case?

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

• Does Leon offer a free consultation?

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

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

  Simple business 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. Leon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Leon 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 — Leon 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 Leon?

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

• Is Leon accepting new business clients right now?

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