How much does it cost to hire Max for a alimony case?

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

Does Max offer a free consultation?

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

How long do alimony cases in South Carolina typically take?

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

Can Max take my case if I'm outside Rock Hill?

Max 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 — Max 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 Max?

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

Is Max accepting new alimony clients right now?

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

Unclaimed · Is this you?

Max Nathan Pickelsimer, Alimony Attorney in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Alimony, Child Custody, and Child Support · 4.7/5 rating from 13 verified client reviews

MemberatGillen & Pickelsimer, LLC

Rock Hill, SC

Practicing alimony in Rock Hill since 2008.

18+: Years practicing
4.7 ★: 13 client reviews
1: Bar admission

Practices in

Alimony Child Custody Child Support Divorce Family Law General +1 more →

Are you Max Nathan Pickelsimer?

This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.

Claim this profile — free

Quick answer

Max Nathan Pickelsimer is a member based in Rock Hill, SC. The practice focuses on Alimony, Child Custody, and Child Support. Max has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 client reviews.

Based in: Rock Hill, SC
Experience: over 18 years
Known for: Alimony · Child Custody · Child Support

Handles Alimony, Child Custody, and Child Support matters from Rock Hill, SC.
Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Max's practice areas in Rock Hill

Max concentrates on alimony, child custody, child support, divorce, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Alimony cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Max takes alimony matters in Rock Hill, 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 Max agrees to represent you.

Child Custody cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Max takes child custody matters in Rock Hill, 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 Max agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Max takes child support matters in Rock Hill, 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 Max agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Max takes divorce matters in Rock Hill, 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 Max agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Max takes family law matters in Rock Hill, 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 Max agrees to represent you.

Biography

Max Nathan Pickelsimer, alimony attorney serving Rock Hill

I am a Member of the firm, Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC, where I focus my practice on matters involving the family. I have been fortunate to receive an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Newberry College, and my Master of Criminal Justice and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of South Carolina.

Whether the issue is a divorce; child custody; parenting time; spousal and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; mediation and arbitration; annulments; paternity; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; change of domicile; or post-judgment proceedings, the investigative and conflict resolution skills I developed during my 16+ years as a law enforcement officer, coupled with my knowledge and experience in family law, equip me well to serve the best interests of my clients.

I know that the legal process can be confusing. Keeping this in mind, I am committed to ensure that my clients know what to expect along each step of their cases, and I am sensitive and responsive to all questions my clients may have concerning the legal process. Having personally experienced a divorce, I understand the emotional impact a divorce has on both parents and their children. I make it a point to keep my clients focused on their children and how their decisions and actions throughout the case will impact them. Because of my concern for children, I am also privileged to serve as a Guardian ad litem in cases, where I advocate for best interests of children in custody disputes.

While in law school, I served as a member of the South Carolina Law Review, which is the principal legal publication in South Carolina. My article "Attorney Malpractice in Will Drafting: Will South Carolina Expand Privity to Impose a Duty to Intended Beneficiaries of a Will?" was published in South Carolina Law Review and has been cited by the South Carolina Supreme Court, in a published opinion, and various legal publications. I have also served as an adjunct faculty member for Newberry College and Piedmont Technical College, and I have made presentations at Continuing Legal Education courses on the topics of Securities Fraud, Expert Witness Testimony, and Spyware. I have several published decisions in the South Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of South Carolina.

With regard to any endorsements or reviews appearing on this site, please note that results achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Working with Max on a alimony matter

Who Max represents

Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for alimony, child custody, and child support matters in Rock Hill and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Max studied and practices

University of South Carolina
J.D. · 2008
University of South Carolina - Columbia
M.S. Criminal · 1997

Jurisdictions

Max's state bar admissions

South Carolina
2008 · ACTIVE

Max studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina and M.S. Criminal in University of South Carolina - Columbia.

Law school and academic background

Max completed J.D. in University of South Carolina and M.S. Criminal in University of South Carolina - Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Max's legal honors and published work

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

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Max's professional memberships and bar associations

Richland County, Lexington County and York County Bar Associations South Carolina Bar
membership

Locations

Max Nathan Pickelsimer's office in Rock Hill

Max's primary office is at 1772 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29732. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Gillen & Pickelsimer, LLC

1772 Ebenezer Road

Rock Hill, SC 29732

Open in Google Maps

Client feedback

Client reviews of Max Nathan Pickelsimer — 4.7/5 rating from 13 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Max. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing alimony attorneys in Rock Hill.

4.7

13 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Max Nathan Pickelsimer claims this profile.

Read all reviews

Hiring guide

How to hire Max Nathan Pickelsimer — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a alimony attorney in Rock Hill, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many alimony 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 Max

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every alimony 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. Max confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Max Nathan Pickelsimer

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

Areas served

Alimony attorneys serving Rock Hill, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

Max handles alimony matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified alimony attorneys in that community.

More counsel

If Max's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these alimony attorneys in Rock Hill handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.