The Peper Law Firm, PA

The Peper Law Firm, PA handles all types of criminal cases and pursues lawsuits against persons and companies that have injured residents of the Lowcountry.

The Peper family consists of his wife, Emily Towery Peper and an upcoming baby boy.

The Peper Law Firm has been a fixture in the legal community for several years, and takes great pride in representing clients in all matters pertaining to criminal defense and personal injury.

Mark and his staff understand that charges filed against a loved one not only affect the client, but family and friends as well.  Being born and raised here in Charleston, Mark places extreme emphasis on establishing solid relationships with his clients and all parties involved in their legal matters.

While the Peper Law Firm primarily practices criminal defense, Mark also represents clients that have been injured through no fault of their own.  Many times, there is money available to those that have suffered a loss that the insurance companies refuse to tell you about.  Mark and his staff make sure that  you get the compensation you deserve for any personal injury related matters.

Mark is eager to continue obtaining great results for his clients, and you're encouraged to contact the Firm via email or telephone with any legal questions or concerns  Born and raised in the Lowcountry, to serve the residents of the Lowcountry, The Peper Law Firm.

Estate Administration

As the former law clerk to the Honorable Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge for Charleston County, Mr. Peper has become a very well respected probate attorney in the Charleston area. He has just completed the Estate Administration process for a number of high profile local cases, including the estate of a fallen United States Marine Officer and the victim / decedent in an ongoing murder investigation.

The Peper Law Firm, PA is proud to serve the local community with all their Estate Administration needs. The following is a general idea as to why you should seek the help of the Peper Law Firm to help assist you in administering the Estate of a loved one. When your loved one dies, the estate must be administered in the Probate Court of the county in which the decedent resided or owned property. Legal assistance may be helpful in probating the will, resolving creditor claims, transferring title to real estate, filing estate tax and income tax returns, filing the Inventory and Appraisement, and making distributions to the heirs and devisees; all of which The Peper Law Firm, PA is proud to handle.

Elder Law

Senior Citizens must deal with many legal issues. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to address these issues, and there is now an area of practice known as Elder Law. This focus is specifically designed to address the particular concerns of older citizens. By looking at the whole picture, before a crisis occurs, a plan can be developed to carry out your wishes to the greatest extent possible.

Some issues The Peper Law Firm, PA can address are as follows:

1. Long Term Care Planning: You may need the help in assessing long term care needs and getting recommendations to ensure your wishes are carried out.

 2. Medicaid Qualification: If it is likely that you will need Medicaid benefits to cover the cost of long term nursing home care, it is important to know the qualification and criteria and to plan accordingly. There are strategies that can be used to reduce countable resources, protect assets for children and speed up eligibility for Medicaid.

 3. Disability Planning: Should you become incompetent, someone must handle your financial affairs and make personal care and health care decisions for you. To Plan for such circumstances, a Durable Power of Attorney for property and a Health Care Power of Attorney are the most important tools. You appoint an agent to act on your behalf. This agent has the legal authority to make decisions for you. A living will can also be used to express your wishes concerning withholding or withdrawal of life support and other major medical decisions.

 4. Conservatorships and Guardianships: In the event that you become incapacitated without appointing an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney, or in the alternative, if you are incapacitated to the point where a Durable Power of Attorney is not an option, it may be necessary to have a Conservator appointed to manage your assets and a Guardian appointed to make daily decisions for you.

 5. Supplemental Needs Trusts: If you are providing for a disabled adult child, you will want that child to be protected in case you die or become disabled. One way to ensure continued security for the disabled child is to establish a Supplemental Needs Trust. This trust is intended to provide extras to the child without jeopardizing the child's eligibility for government benefits.

 6. General Estate Planning: Like everyone else, you need a current will to carry out the disposition of your estate in accordance with your wishes.

 7. Reverse Mortgages: If you own a home and wish to remain at home, the home may be used as a source of additional income to make repairs and accommodations or to help pay for in-home care. Unlike traditional mortgages, no repayment is required until you die or no longer occupy the home.

8. Nursing Home Issues: When you or a family member needs nursing home care, there are numerous admission documents to be signed. It is helpful to have a lawyer knowledgeable in this area review the documents and advise the client before signing. After admission to a nursing home, there are often issues relating to patient's right and the nursing home's obligations to the patient and family. Sometimes these issues revolve around the quality of care being administered or the method of payment for care. There are numerous state and federal laws in place to protect the rights of the nursing home resident, to assure quality care and the prevent discrimination based on whether a resident is paying privately or receiving government assistance. Many people are unaware of their rights and are therefore unable to protect themselves when the nursing home takes a position adverse to them.

The key is to plan for the future while you are still ale to express your wishes. Then you can be comfortable knowing that, in the event of a crisis, those you love will be protected and will also know how to protect you.

Criminal Defense

The Peper Law Firm, PA understands the importance of retaining experienced and knowledgeable representation to address the anxiety and effects that criminal charges incur.

As a former law clerk to the most high profile Criminal Defense Attorney in the Lowcountry, Andrew J. Savage, Esquire and through his work experience with the Charleston County Public Defenders Office, Mr. Peper brings a wealth of experience and understanding to each individual case.

Mr. Peper and his staff work diligently to obtain the best result for their clients while keeping the best interest of that particular client at the forefront. Additionally, The Peper Law Firm, PA maintains open lines of communication with family and friends that are also affected by the unfortunate predicament of their loved one.

In many cases, the final verdict in a criminal case is not handed down at the conclusion of the case, but after Mr. Peper and his client address other issues and concerns that might have contributed to its cause.