Practice Areas

Domestic law encompasses issues and disputes that arise in and typically involve families and include matters running the emotional gamut from the joy and happiness of the adoption of a child, to the confusion and despair of the dissolution of a marriage.  Lexington family law matters in South Carolina are decided by Family Court Judges, who decide the various cases tried before them without juries, although Alternative Dispute Resolution measures, such as mediation, are encouraged to promote settlement of disputes, and cases frequently do resolve with the parties agreeing between themselves as to how to share the custody and visitation of the children of their marriage, how to equitably distribute the marital property and apportion the marital debt, and how, and in what amounts, spousal or child support is to be paid.  The road to resolution of a family court issue – either through settlement or trial – is strewn with emotional, financial, and procedural pitfalls, and most family court litigants require an experienced guide to lead them through the difficulties inherent in the process. 

Other matters that may arise after divorce are change of custody of the minor children of the marriage, change of visitation, child support increases or decreases, and a variety of different matters that can occasionally arise. 

John McCauley and his professional staff at the Davis Frawley, LLC have the requisite experience and knowledge to answer any questions you may have with regard to your family court issue, explore and explain what options are available to you, and zealously represent your interests in any family court dispute, leading you through the difficult times to an ultimate resolution that you and your family can live with after dissolution of your marriage.  If you need professional, experienced and caring representation in marriage, divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption or post decree litigation, then give us a call or email us today for a consultation.

It is hard to imagine a more frightening and threatening situation than a person becoming aware they are being investigated in connection with a serious crime or being arrested and charged with a criminal offense.  You may be suddenly faced with a new and confusing series of terms and events, including arrest warrants, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, first appearances, discovery and trials.  It is important to have experienced and professional representation and an advocate to assist you as soon as you become aware you are the subject of a criminal investigation or have been arrested.  The criminal defense team at Davis Frawley, LLC includes John J. McCauley, who has tried numerous serious felony trials, including death-penalty cases, serious felonies including murder and robbery, drug cases and every other criminal offense, including driving under the influence and domestic violence charges.  John began his career as a prosecutor and has now been defending individuals as a criminal-defense lawyer for the last 34 years.  John is a founder of the South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has served two terms on the Board of Governors of that organization.  John has an “AV” rating which is the highest rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.

Mr. McCauley feels it is extremely important to have early involvement with your legal counsel in any criminal case, if possible, when you first become aware that you are the subject of an investigation.  Your interests are best served by having someone to advise you at the beginning of the case as to your constitutional rights, the procedural aspects of criminal law and making sure that you are fully aware of what allegations are being made against you prior to you making any type of statement.  We have found that early intervention of counsel can make the difference of whether or not you are charged with a criminal offense or potentially what offense you are charged with.

If you have already been arrested and charged, we can immediately commence a complete review and investigation of the case that goes far beyond what information the state or government considers important.  It is important to develop evidence and testimony of witnesses that may tend to show that a person is not guilty of a crime or may tend to mitigate evidence against a criminal defendant or create real, reasonable doubt as to their guilt.

Davis Frawley, LLC works with and has a relationship with criminal investigators who work on behalf of individuals.  These investigators can conduct an investigation and assist defense counsel with a complete investigation of all the facts in the case, not just the facts that the law-enforcement agency considers important.  We can also help to locate independent, professional witnesses to review and counter technical, scientific evidence and issues in your case.

The attorneys at Davis Frawley, LLC can assure that your case will be handled by an experienced, caring attorney who will work hard on your behalf and prepare your case for trial from the very beginning.  You will be kept advised as to all issues and progress of your case as it develops.  Mr. McCauley can provide personal, caring and effective representation and aggressive advocacy for those times when you are facing a serious criminal charge or investigation.

Practice Areas include: Drug offenses, white-collar crimes, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving Under Suspension (DUS), and Miscellaneous Criminal Law.

Individuals who are injured either intentionally or through the neglect or inadvertence of another are entitled to be compensated for their losses.  The most common types of personal injury claims are sustained in traffic accidents, slip and fall accidents, accidents in the home, product defect accidents, and intentional acts such as assaults.  The Personal Injury Lawyers at the Davis Frawley Law Firm have years of experience in personal injury cases, having successfully represented Plaintiffs, in asserting their claims for personal injury, and Defendants, in defending wrongful claims.  If you have been injured, call us before you settle your claim, and our attorneys can evaluate your claim, advise you of the applicable law governing your claims and that rights and options available to you, and can represent you in negotiating a reasonable and fair settlement of your claim – or failing that, can file suit and assert your claim against the responsible parties through trial and judgment.

If you have been injured, before you sign away any rights you may have, call or email our attorneys at Davis Frawley, LLC for a consultation.

Practice areas include: wrongful death, auto accidents, boat accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, animal bites, workplace injuries, slip and fall cases, product liability cases, and serious personal injuries.

Davis Frawley has years of experience in providing insurance defense service for Defendants in lawsuits.

Davis Frawley has served as attorneys for the County of Lexington since 1988.  These services include providing legal advice and services to all County departments and officials.

Our firm handles a wide variety of real estate transactions including home purchases, land purchases, refinances, as well as home equity line of credit (HELOC) closings. We also handle deed preparation, easements, residential and commercial leases, including solar leases.

As a buyer in South Carolina, it is your right to pick your own closing attorney. Picking the right closing attorney is important so that your transaction goes smoothly, while also protect your rights during the transaction.

Attorneys Carey Ayer and Randy Davis have served as mediators in a variety of legal disputes that help lawsuits get resolved without the parties having to resort to a jury trial.