About Ralitsa C. François
Ralitsa C. François, originally from Livingston, New Jersey, spent her formative years in Buford, Georgia. Proud of her Haitian heritage, she graduated cum laude from Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Pre-Law and Psychology. As a student-athlete, she was an executive member of Pi Sigma Alpha and co-captain of the university's cheerleading team.
Before pursuing law, Ralitsa honed her leadership and communication skills as an account executive at XPO Logistics. She led logistics teams in managing national load tracking, collaborating with major clients like Amazon and USPS.
Ralitsa furthered her education at the Charleston School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2021, ranking in the top 11% of her class. During her time there, she was a Presidential Honors Scholar, assistant editor for the Maritime Law Bulletin, and active in the National Black Law Student Society and the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Society.
Ralitsa's diverse experiences and cultural pride shape her empathetic approach to legal practice. Since joining The Derrick Law Firm in 2021, she has been committed to serving her clients with dedication and insight.
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Practice Areas
South Carolina Car Accident Laws
Understanding South Carolina's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Ralitsa François receive her undergraduate education?
Ralitsa François graduated cum laude from Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
What industry did Ralitsa work in before attending law school?
Before law school, Ralitsa worked in the trucking and logistics industry as an account executive at XPO Logistics.
What honors did Ralitsa achieve at the Charleston School of Law?
At the Charleston School of Law, Ralitsa graduated cum laude, was a Presidential Honors Scholar, and ranked in the top 11% of her class.
What is Ralitsa François's approach to legal practice?
Ralitsa François combines her diverse experiences and cultural pride to offer an empathetic and insightful approach to legal practice.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
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Contact Ralitsa C. François for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Ralitsa for a free case review
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