Koontz Law, LLC - North Charleston, SC

Tenacious Construction and Business Litigation in North Charleston

In South Carolina's thriving real estate and building sectors, commercial and residential construction projects routinely face costly delays, defective workmanship, and aggressive payment disputes. Located at 1058 East Montague Avenue in the vibrant Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, Koontz Law, LLC delivers dedicated, trial-ready representation to property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and business enterprises across Charleston County, Berkeley County, and Dorchester County.

Founding attorney Wm. Mark Koontz brings three decades of focused experience to construction law and civil litigation. Admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2000, Mr. Koontz earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the SIU Law Journal. Recognized as the Charleston Chapter Attorney for the American Subcontractors Association of the Carolinas, Mr. Koontz possesses an authoritative understanding of South Carolina statutory mechanics lien requirements, contractor licensing regulations, and construction defect claims, having litigated landmark cases before state trial courts and appellate panels.

Core Construction, Property, and Commercial Practice Areas

Whether you need to hire an attorney to recover substantial unpaid project invoices or defend against high-stakes property damage claims, Koontz Law, LLC provides rigorous representation across multiple practice areas:

• Construction defects: Holding builders, developers, and insurance carriers accountable for structural flaws, building code violations, water intrusion, foundation movement, and concealed termite damage.
• Mechanic's liens and payment disputes: Preparing, perfecting, and foreclosing mechanic's liens for subcontractors and material suppliers, while defending property owners against wrongful or exaggerated lien encumbrances.
• Real estate litigation: Litigating contentious property disclosure disputes, boundary conflicts, access easements, stormwater drainage damages, and timber overcut violations across coastal South Carolina.
• Business and workplace law: Counseling growing enterprises on business formation, drafting enforceable commercial contracts, navigating regulatory compliance, and resolving partnership or shareholder conflicts.
• Contractor licensing and DBE certification: Representing licensees before the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) and assisting qualifying contractors in obtaining Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications.

Strategic Advocacy for Lowcountry Builders and Property Owners

Unlike high-volume general practice firms where files are passed between junior associates, Koontz Law provides direct, partner-led legal representation. When urgent construction conflicts arise and you need a lawyer immediately to file a time-sensitive lien or challenge an unjustified stop-work notice, Attorney Koontz implements swift legal maneuvers designed to protect your balance sheet. The firm approaches every dispute with rigorous trial preparation, ensuring clients maintain maximum leverage during settlement negotiations or courtroom trials.

Respected Lowcountry Stature and Proven Trial Results

With published appellate decisions shaping South Carolina jurisprudence, Wm. Mark Koontz has earned a reputation for formidable courtroom advocacy and transparent client communication. If you are preparing to find a lawyer who will passionately defend your property rights and commercial interests, Koontz Law, LLC offers structured legal consultations to assess your case and devise a winning strategy.