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J. Benjamin Stevens
Phone: (864) 598-9172
1188 Asheville Highway
Spartanburg
SC
29303
United States
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About
You might know better know South Carolina attorney Ben Stevens by his moniker and eponymous blog, The Mac Lawyer, where he blogs about using Macs in the practice of law. What started out as a hobby has earned him national renown as a legal technology expert. His first blog, though, was The SC Family Law Blog, and he still maintains both.
Professional Associations
- Spartanburg County Bar
- South Carolina Bar
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers in America
- Christian Legal Society
Education
*University of South Carolina School of Law, JD, 1995 *Clemson University, BS in Financial Management, minor in Accounting, 1992
Recent Articles
S.C. Court of Appeals Finds that Incarcerated Parents Entitled to Be Present at Trial
The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a decision last week in Department of Social Services v. Laura D that it is necessary for incarcerated parents to be present at hearings, particularly when the Family Court has already issued an Order requiring the Department of Corrections to transport...
Supreme Court Changes Rule for Appointment of GALs in Abuse/Neglect Cases
The South Carolina Supreme Court issued an Order on November 20, 2009, that eliminates the appointment of attorneys to serve as Guardians ad Litem (GALs) pursuant to Rule 608 in abuse / neglect cases brought by the Department of Social Services in the Family Court, effective July 1, 2010. ...
Study Discusses Children Watching Television in Day Care
Do you know how much television your kids watch every day? Do you really? If your children are in day care, you probably assume that they are doing things like taking naps and learning to play nicely with others, but you might be surprised to learn that many day care centers allow child...
What Do Children Think During Family Court Cases?
Family Court cases are difficult for adults, but they can be traumatic for children. After seeing the effect these cases can have on children, Reggie Blackledge, a family law attorney in Collins, Mississippi, wrote the following poem to help adults understand the feelings that children...
Happy Thanksgiving from The South Carolina Family Law Blog
Take a moment today to consider all the things that you should be thankful for, and be sure to let those you love know that you love and appreciate them...