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S. Scott Bluestein

S. Scott Bluestein

Bluestein Law Office

33+ Years

Legal Experience

About S. Scott Bluestein

Scott Bluestein is a distinguished attorney specializing in admiralty, maritime, personal injury, transportation, and international law, emphasizing strong attorney-client relationships. Operating from Charleston, South Carolina, his boutique practice offers in-depth expertise in these areas, ensuring clients receive informed legal representation.

Mr. Bluestein has successfully represented clients in admiralty and maritime cases in federal and state courts across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Maryland. His comprehensive understanding of maritime law is crucial for clients with boat-related injuries, as it ensures a nuanced approach that land-based injury attorneys may lack.

His areas of practice include Admiralty Law, Maritime Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation. He also handles cases involving Boat Manufacturing Liability, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Charter Parties, Diving and Offshore Injuries, International Maritime Law, Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, Marine Cargo, Marine Environmental Law, Marine Insurance, Marine Insurance Salvage, Marine Oil Spills, Marine Pollution, Marine Subrogation, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Commercial Law, Maritime Contracts, Maritime Finance, Maritime Negligence, Maritime Personal Injury, Maritime Products Liability, Maritime Property Damage, Recreational Boating Law, Seamen's Claims, Ship Documentation, Ship Finance, Ship Foreclosure, Ship Registration, Ship Sales and Mortgages, Shipbuilding and Repair, Admiralty & Maritime Law, and Maritime Liens.

Bar Admissions include South Carolina (1992), Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court (1993), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court District of South Carolina (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit (1993), and the U.S. Supreme Court.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Business Law
Maritime Law
Workers' Compensation
Business Contracts
Business Dissolution
Business Finance
Business Formation
Business Litigation
Franchising
Mergers & Acquisitions
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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

What areas of law does Scott Bluestein specialize in?

Scott Bluestein specializes in admiralty, maritime, personal injury, and transportation law.

In which courts has Scott Bluestein represented clients?

He has represented clients in federal and state courts in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Maryland.

What bar admissions does Scott Bluestein hold?

Scott Bluestein is admitted to practice in South Carolina, Louisiana, several U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th and 5th Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Why is maritime law expertise important for boat injury cases?

Maritime law expertise is crucial as it involves specific federal laws and regulations that land-based injury lawyers may not fully understand.

Contact Information

Post Office Box 22253 Charleston SC 29413
Charleston, SC
8664284030 Visit Website

Need Legal Help?

Contact S. Scott Bluestein for a free consultation about your accident case.

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After an Accident

  1. 1Seek immediate medical attention
  2. 2Document the scene & gather evidence
  3. 3File a police report
  4. 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
  5. 5Contact S. for a free case review

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