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Michael A. TimbesConstruction Development Attorney in Charleston, SC
Law Offices of Michael A. Timbes
Construction DevelopmentBusiness LitigationGeneral Practice
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Contact
Email
Phone
(844) 969-1544
Address
15 Middle Atlantic Wharf, Charleston, SC, 29401, US
Professional
About
Michael A. Timbes is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Michael A. Timbes, where he spearheads the firm’s business litigation and general civil litigation practices. With a distinguished track record in handling complex appeals, Michael's extensive legal expertise is complemented by his role as a certified civil court mediator. His appointment to the South Carolina Supreme Court's Board of Bar Examiners underscores his commitment to the legal profession and the community. Before establishing his firm, Michael honed his skills as an associate attorney at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was a vital member of the business litigation team. His legal journey began as a law clerk for the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn, the former Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, where he gained invaluable insights into appellate law. In addition to his practice, Michael is dedicated to legal education, having served as an adjunct professor of legal writing and research and a guest lecturer at the Charleston School of Law. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was honored with induction into the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Wig and Robe. Licensed to practice in both South Carolina and Georgia, Michael can represent clients in all trial and appellate courts in South Carolina, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and federal courts including the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and the Northern District of Georgia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eighth Circuits. A member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Charleston County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, Michael's advocacy has led to notable successes, including being recognized in 2012 for securing one of South Carolina's top 20 largest jury verdicts. His commitment to client service and legal excellence makes him a trusted advocate in the Charleston legal community.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2002 University of South Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995 University of South Carolina BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Top 20 Largest Jury Verdicts, State of South Carolina 2002 Cum laude, University of South Carolina 2002 Order of the Coif, University of South Carolina School of Law 2002 Order of Wig and Robe, University of South Carolina School of Law
Associations
2012 - Present Board of Bar Examiners Board Member 2005 - Present Civil Court Civil Court Mediator 2002 - Present Charleston County Bar Association Member 2002 - Present South Carolina Bar Association Member 2002 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 Charleston School of Law Guest Lecturer 2014 Stasmayer, Inc. and Clio CLE Law Firm Technology
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Updated: Aug 15, 2026