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Charles Buist

Charles Buist

Spetsas Buist PLLC
  • Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • District of South Carolina, Eastern District of North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
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Biography

Charles has a law degree and a MBA from the University of South Carolina, and he has a Masters of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. Charles graduated with many academic accomplishments and later wrote and published a best-selling law school guide called How to Crush Law School.

Charles began his legal career as a federal law clerk in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, where he clerked for the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. After that, Charles clerked for the Honorable David R. Duncan at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina. After clerking for two Federal Judges, Charles worked in a variety of practice areas, including dental malpractice and personal injury. Now, Charles focuses his time and efforts on all sorts of personal injury claims.

Charles is a native of South Carolina. Charles’ father, Dr. Buist, is a dentist, and he raised Charles alone. Therefore, Charles spent a lot of time in a dentist office while he was growing up, and he started working as a dental assistant at an early age. Charles saw many horrific cases where patients would come to Dr. Buist after being injured by another dentist. He witnessed many patients who were harmed by careless or reckless dentists. As a result, Charles became very passionate about dental malpractice and protecting dental patients.

Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
MBA (2017) | Business
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Honors: Cum Laude
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University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (2016) | Law
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Cum Laude
Honors: CALI Award: Criminal Procedure CALI Award: Legal Research, Analysis & Writing CALI Award: Federal Income Taxation CALI Award: Advanced Legal Writing Dean's List All Semesters Research Editor for South Carolina Law Review Order of the Wig and Robe SBA Elected Representative All Semesters
Activities: South Carolina Law Review Student Bar Association Tutor of Legal Research and Writing Research Assistant for Professor Wadie Said
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Vermont Law School
M.E.L.P. (2016) | Land Use and Toxic Torts
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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College of Charleston
B.S. (2010) | Pre-Med, Neuroscience & Psychology
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Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Spetsas Buist PLLC
- Current
Personal Injury Attorney
Owner
Buist Law Firm, LLC
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Personal Injury Attorney
Judicial Law Clerk
United States Bankruptcy Court, District of South Carolina
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Law Clerk for the Honorable David R. Duncan
Judicial Law Clerk
United States District Court, District of South Carolina
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Law Clerk for the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.
Publications
Articles & Publications
How to Crush Law School
Amazon
Speaking Engagements
Pituitary Dysfunction After Traumatic Brain Injury, Webinar
Awards
CALI Award: Criminal Procedure
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
The CALI Award is the award given to the student that scores the highest in that student's law school class in a particular subject.
CALI Award: Advanced Legal Writing
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
The CALI Award is the award given to the student that scores the highest in that student's law school class in a particular subject.
CALI Award: Federal Income Taxation
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
The CALI Award is the award given to the student that scores the highest in that student's law school class in a particular subject.
CALI Award: Legal Research, Analysis & Writing
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
The CALI Award is the award given to the student that scores the highest in that student's law school class in a particular subject.
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 1026236
Member
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North Carolina State Bar  # 53912
Member
- Current
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South Carolina Bar  # 103102
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of South Carolina
ID Number: 12854
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Eastern District of North Carolina
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 1026236
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Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
ID Number: 438907
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
ID Number: 53912
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South Carolina
South Carolina Bar
ID Number: 103102
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4th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Dental Implant Malpractice
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Spetsas Buist PLLC
Videos
Welcome to tenth and final Episode of Plaintiff Prep. The purpose of this video is to help you understand the trial process so you can know what to expect. 00:00... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 10: Jury Trial

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Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:02 Questions To Expect During Deposition 00:16 Background Information 00:40 How Your Prepared For The Deposition 00:50 The Accident That Caused Your Injuries 01:12 Your Medical... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 13: Depositions (Questions to expect during a deposition.)

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Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 How You Should Act During A Deposition 00:33 How You Should Interact With The Defense Attorney 01:08 What You Should Wear To Your Deposition Welcome... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 14: Depositions (How to act and what to wear during a deposition.)

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Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 How You Should Answer Questions At Deposition 00:30 How To Act If You're Nervous 00:53 How To Respond If The Question Is Not Clear 01:23... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 15: Depositions (How Should I Answer The Questions?)

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Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 Listen To The Questions 00:25 Think Before You Answer 00:36 Ask For Clarification If Needed 00:46 Ask To Speak To Your Attorney 00:57 Ask For... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 16: Depositions (What should I do during the deposition?)

Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 Listen To The Questions 00:25 Think Before You Answer 00:36 Ask For Clarification If Needed 00:46 Ask To Speak To Your Attorney 00:57 Ask For...

Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:04 What NOT To Do During Deposition 00:36 You May Answer With A Range 00:48 Avoid Giving Your Opinion 01:14 Only Answer The Question Asked 01:33... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 17: Depositions (What should I NOT do during the deposition?)

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Plaintiff Prep Episode 2 explains what an injured person can expect during a legal consultation. Here is what we will cover in this video: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Intake: Your attorney... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 2: Consultation

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Plaintiff Prep Episode 3 explains what a contingency fee agreement is and how it works, as well as a general overview of how contingency fees are calculated in Florida. Here... Plaintiff Prep | Episode 3: Contingency Fees

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Spetsas Buist PLLC
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Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: (321) 352-7588