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Ranee Saunders, Class Action Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

AssociateatMotley Rice Llc

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Ranee Saunders is an associate based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Class Action. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc.

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Mount Pleasant, SC
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  • Handles Class Action matters from Mount Pleasant, SC.

About Ranee Saunders: Ranee Saunders is an associate based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Class Action. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc.

Areas of practice

Ranee's practice areas in Mount Pleasant

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

Class Action cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Ranee 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 Ranee agrees to represent you.

Biography

Ranee Saunders, class action attorney serving Mount Pleasant

Ranee Saunders is an associate based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Class Action. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc. Ranee works from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and takes on class action matters across the region.

Ranee Saunders advocates to protect the rights of the injured in complex class actions and institutional investors in securities fraud litigation.

Ranee is involved in a securities fraud class action filed against AbbVie Inc. that alleges the company engaged in illegal kickbacks and other misconduct to boost sales. She also represents Upstart Holdings, Inc. shareholders who allege the company made misleading statements with regards to its artificial intelligence technology. Her casework also includes class action work for individuals and businesses.

Prior to joining Motley Rice, Ranee practiced at a South Carolina firm in complex and class action litigation, including representing states and local governments in cases stemming from the opioid epidemic, and serving as class counsel in companion class action cases against the then-largest suppliers of electricity in South Carolina. Ranee also has extensive criminal appellate experience, having handled criminal appeals in private practice and serving as an Assistant Attorney General in South Carolina’s Criminal Appeals Division. Ranee spent the first five years of her legal career as a law clerk for Justice Kaye G. Hearn (retired) on the Supreme Court of South Carolina.

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Working with Ranee on a class action matter

Ranee Saunders advocates to protect the rights of the injured in complex class actions and institutional investors in securities fraud litigation. Ranee is involved in a securities fraud class action filed against AbbVie Inc. that alleges the company engaged in illegal kickbacks and other misconduct to boost sales. She also represents Upstart Holdings, Inc. shareholders who allege the company…

Who Ranee represents

Ranee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Ranee studied and practices

  • University of South Carolina School of Law

    J.D. · 2011

  • University of South Carolina

    B.A. · 2003

Ranee studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of South Carolina.

Law school and academic background

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

Locations

Ranee Saunders's office in Mount Pleasant

Ranee'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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Hiring guide

How to hire Ranee Saunders — 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 Ranee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ranee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ranee'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; Ranee 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 Ranee

Ranee 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. Ranee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ranee'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 Ranee Saunders

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

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

  • Does Ranee offer a free consultation?

    Ranee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ranee's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Ranee'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. Ranee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Ranee 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 — Ranee 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 Ranee?

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

  • Is Ranee accepting new class action clients right now?

    Ranee'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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