Ken H. Lester
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**Ken H. Lester | Columbia, SC Divorce Attorney** Ken H. Lester is a distinguished divorce attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, with additional offices in Beaufort and Hilton Head. With over 25 years of experience in family law, Mr. Lester has built a reputation as a leading authority in divorce and separation matters. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of South Carolina, laying a strong foundation for his legal career. As a distinguished Diplomat in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, Mr. Lester is recognized among the top 100 family court trial lawyers in the United States. His commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where he previously served as President of the South Carolina chapter. This prestigious organization comprises 1,700 of the finest matrimonial attorneys across the U.S. and Canada, highlighting Mr. Lester's exceptional skills and dedication to the field. In addition to his practice, Mr. Lester has contributed to the education of future family law attorneys as a faculty member at the National Family Law Trial Institute at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. This institute, renowned for its award-winning trial advocacy program, trains lawyers from around the country in effective family law litigation techniques. Mr. Lester has also held significant leadership roles within professional organizations, including serving as Chairman of the Family Law Section of the South Carolina Bar and as Chairman of the Family Law Committee for the South Carolina Association of Justice. His extensive involvement in these organizations underscores his commitment to advancing the practice of family law in South Carolina. Whether navigating the complexities of divorce or separation, Ken H. Lester is dedicated to providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective legal representation to his clients throughout Columbia and the surrounding areas.
About Divorce & Separation Law
Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.