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Jeremy R. Summerlin
Horton Law Firm, P.A.
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I represent employees and businesses in multiple areas of employment law, such as discrimination (age, disability, sex, religion, or race), wrongful termination, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), non-compete agreements, and wage theft, which includes unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. I can be reached personally via email at jsummerlin@hortonlawfirm.net and via telephone at 864.233.4351. Please visit our website at www.hortonlawfirm.net and our blog at www.hortonlawfirm.net/blog for more details about our services.
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
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- Bob Jones University
- B.A. (2009) | History, English
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Professional Experience
- Employment Attorney
- Horton Law Firm, P.A.
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- Associate Attorney
- Law Office of W. Andrew Arnold, P.C.
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- Law Clerk
- Department of Justice, Office of Legal Education, National Advocacy Center
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- Law Clerk
- Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
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- Law Clerk
- Palmetto Family
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- Intern
- 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office
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Professional Associations
- Greenville County Bar Association
- Member
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- South Carolina Bar  # 101383
- Member
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- South Carolina State Guard
- 1LT, JAG Corps
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- North Greenville Medical Campus Community Advisory Council
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- Greenville PULSE
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- South Carolina
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- 4th Circuit
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. I have a non compete, it says I can’t work in the industry I have been working in. Will a court actually side with this
- A: Possibly, but it will depend on the specific language in the agreement. You can reach out to a SC non-compete lawyer for a consult so you understand your obligations.
- Q. Am I going to lose my current job?
- A: You would need to reach out directly to a South Carolina employment lawyer for a review of the contract in more detail.
- Q. I am trying to find out if I can break my employment contract. I can send over the contract to who is able to answer.
- A: If you are working in SC, you should reach out to a local SC employment lawyer for a contract review.
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