Previous Law Firm Name

• Belser, Baker, Barwick, Ravenel & Bender, January 1, 1991

Law Firm Overview

Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P is one of South Carolina's oldest law firms. The firm was established around 1915 as Melton & Belser and eventually became Belser & Belser. The firm's current senior partner, Charles E. Baker, came on board in 1963 and the firm soon came to be called Belser, Belser & Baker.

As with many law practices, the firm name changed several more times over the years. The current name was established in 1999. Charlie Baker, Cravens Ravenel and Jay Bender remain active, vital members of the firm.

The firm today consists of eight partners and three associates and two of counsel who cover a variety of practice areas in both state and federal courts. Insurance carriers were among our earliest clients, and the firm has long been known for its Insurance Defense and Coverage work. Other areas of our practice include Media and First Amendment Law, Administrative Law, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation, Professional Malpractice, and Construction Law. The firm also has extensive Appellate experience.

Areas of Practice

• Administrative Law
• Business & Commercial Law
• Business Organizations
• Eminent Domain
• Construction Law
• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Education Law
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Family Law
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Immigration & Naturalization Law
• Insurance Defense
• Intellectual Property Law
• Litigation & Appeals
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Professional Malpractice Law
• Real Estate Law
• Land Use & Zoning
• Workers' Compensation Law

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Business & Commercial Law, Business Organizations, Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Education Law, Employment Law -- Employee, Family Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Immigration & Naturalization Law, Insurance Defense, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice Law, Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning, Workers' Compensation Law