FAQ
General
Jessie DeShon handles family-law and criminal matters, and Catherine Wyse brings prior experience as a prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General. That mix of experience helps the firm evaluate a matter from different perspectives. We work from a Seneca office and serve clients in the Upstate.
From its Seneca office, the firm primarily serves clients in the Upstate. Whether the firm can take a matter depends on its type, location, and current capacity.
Possibly. The firm reviews the type of matter, where it will be handled, and its current capacity before accepting representation outside the immediate Seneca and Anderson area.
The firm handles matters involving individuals and families within its practice areas. Contacting the firm or scheduling a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the firm accepts the matter and both sides sign an engagement agreement.
Logistics
We start by learning what happened, what matters most to you, and what deadlines may apply. We explain the available options in plain language and identify practical next steps. If the firm accepts the matter and an engagement agreement is signed, the legal team will provide updates and answer questions as the case moves forward.
The office offers consultations by phone or Zoom and will confirm the format when it schedules the appointment. For Zoom, join from a private place and avoid using a shared device or account if confidentiality is a concern.
Bring any court papers, police or accident reports, prior orders, insurance correspondence, financial records, photographs, and other documents related to the matter. The office may ask for additional items after learning more about your situation. Do not delay a consultation just because you do not have every document yet.
Family Law Services
The firm handles divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, adoption, and related family-court matters. Whether the firm can accept a particular matter depends on its facts, conflicts, location, and current capacity.
The firm represents and advises clients during family-court mediation. We help clients identify priorities, understand the issues to be discussed, review proposals, and evaluate possible agreements. The mediator remains neutral and does not represent either side.
Our firm provides compassionate representation for juveniles facing criminal charges. We understand how critical it is to protect a young person’s future and keep them on the right track. With backgrounds in both prosecution and defense, we bring a comprehensive perspective to juvenile defense, working tirelessly to ensure that minors receive fair treatment and a genuine chance at rehabilitation.
Family-law consultations cost $300. The fee covers the consultation only. If the firm offers representation, it will explain attorney fees and any additional expenses before you decide whether to hire the firm. Bring any prior court orders, pleadings, financial records, and other documents related to your matter, if available.
Absolutely. Family circumstances change over time, and existing orders don’t always keep up with new realities. Whether you’re seeking to modify child custody, visitation, or support agreements, we’re here to help you navigate the legal process with clarity and confidence. Our priority is ensuring that the final arrangement supports your family’s evolving needs and safeguards your children’s best interests.
Criminal Defense
Catherine Wyse’s prior work as a prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General helps the firm evaluate how the prosecution may approach evidence, charges, and negotiations. The firm applies that experience to the facts and law of each case. Prior experience does not predict or guarantee a particular result.
Possible issues can include whether the State can prove possession, age, the substance involved, identification, and the legality of a search or seizure. Diversion, conditional discharge, or another resolution may be available in some cases, but eligibility and outcomes depend on the facts, record, prosecutor, court, and applicable law.
A criminal case and a Clemson University conduct proceeding are separate processes with different rules and deadlines. The firm can advise students about the criminal matter and help them understand how the two processes may overlap. University consequences and criminal outcomes depend on the specific facts and decisions of the responsible authorities.
Possible outcomes can include diversion, dismissal, adjudication, probation, services, or other court-ordered conditions. What is available depends on the allegation, evidence, prior record, prosecutor, court, and applicable law. No particular result can be promised.
Personal Injury
We help injured clients understand the claims process, gather relevant records, communicate with insurers, and evaluate the available path forward. The approach depends on the facts, available evidence, insurance coverage, and applicable law. No outcome can be promised.
If the firm offers representation, it will explain the proposed attorney-fee arrangement and any case expenses before representation begins. The written engagement agreement controls.
Initial consultations for prospective personal-injury claims are free and do not obligate you to hire the firm. If the firm offers representation, it will explain the proposed attorney-fee arrangement and any case expenses before representation begins. The written agreement controls.