Toggle Menu CHARLESTON 134 MEETING STREET SUITE 500 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29401 +1.843.579.5600 Get Directions Phone Charleston @ +1.843.579.5600 LOCAL TIME: 12:48:34 PM - KEY CONTACTS J. WALKER COLEMAN IV MANAGING PARTNER, CHARLESTON OFFICE CHARLESTON +1.843.579.5627 Email J. Walker Coleman IV @ walker.coleman@klgates.com V-Card Phone J. Walker Coleman IV @ +1.843.579.5627 LOCAL LAWYERS VIEW NEWS FOR THIS OFFICE - OVERVIEW Our Charleston office opened with seven lawyers in December of 2011 and has since grown to more than 30 lawyers to accommodate the increasing demands of the business community and firm clients throughout South Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our Charleston lawyers provide legal services in nearly every area of law, possess local knowledge of business, and have strong, established connections in the local and statewide business and legal communities. Our lawyers represent local, regional, national, and global clients of all sizes in virtually every industry. According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, South Carolina is home to more than 1,200 operations of international firms. South Carolina’s central location between New York and Miami, its deep water port, major container shipping terminals, and Charleston’s international airport position the state well for global business. Many companies have chosen South Carolina to open or expand operations, specifically in the automotive, aerospace, technology, and life sciences industries. EXPERIENCE The lawyers in the Charleston office provide legal counsel in the following legal areas and industries: Experience by Practice Aviation finance Banking and finance Creditors’ rights Construction Corporate and M&A Corporate governance Economic development Environment, land, and natural resources Energy Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Health care Immigration Import and export Insurance coverage Intellectual property International arbitration International trade and customs Investigations, enforcement, and white collar Labor, employment, and workplace safety Complex litigation and business disputes Maritime Public policy Real estate Tax Telecom, media, and technology Toxic tort + RANKINGS AND RECOGNITIONS Privacy Policy Legal Notices Advertisement Statement Contact Us Alumni Network Extranet ©2005-2021 K&L Gates LLP. All Rights Reserved. Get Connected Linkedin Twitter YouTube Facebook Instagram Global Counsel Across Five Continents. Our office locations can be viewed here. Related Information ESG - Environmental Social GovernanceJ. Walker Coleman IVM. Claire Flowers By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Reject Cookies Accept All Cookies