About Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski

Steve is a proven litigator with first-chair jury trial experience, and regularly practices in South Carolina state and federal courts. He focuses his practice in the areas of civil and construction litigation, probate litigation, estate administration, and estate planning. Before joining Hamilton Martens, Steve practiced for three years with a general practice law firm in York, South Carolina, where he represented individual clients and small businesses in various civil and probate litigation matters, as well as provided legal advice and counsel on various transactional matters in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, and business formation. In addition to his experience in private practice, Steve also has experience in administrative law. Shortly after being admitted to the South Carolina Bar, Steve began working as a Hearing Officer for the South Carolina Department of Social Services, a position that he held for nearly a year and a half and in which he adjudicated more than 500 administrative matters.

Steve is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts of South Carolina. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Steve was sworn in and admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in March 2019 by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.

Steve received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wake Forest University and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Charlotte School of Law. Steve graduated in the Top 6 percent of his law school class, and during his last semester of law school, served as a federal judicial extern in the Chambers of Chief United States District Judge Frank D. Whitney of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Community Involvement:

South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, July 2021 – Present

York County Bar Association, Treasurer (2020 – 2021 Term); Vice President (2021 – 2022 Term)

SC VALOR Veterans Legal Clinic, Attorney Volunteer

Probate Court 201 & 301: Sun City Carolina Lakes, Attorney Speaker

“For the Times They are A-Changin’”: The New World of Guardianships and Conservatorships in South Carolina, Attorney Panelist: Fees for A.I.I.’s Counsel and Guardians ad Litem in Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings

Law School for Non-Lawyers (sponsored by the South Carolina Bar), Attorney Speaker (taught the South Carolina Wills, Estates, and Probate seminar of the Program)

 

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Estate Litigation
Posted by Maxie
January 12, 2025
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I had a fantastic experience working with Steve Dluzneski for my estate planning needs. He made the entire process incredibly easy and straightforward, offering clear guidance every step of the way. Steve was always responsive to my questions and concerns, and his professionalism was evident throughout. I highly recommend Steve to anyone in need of an estate attorney, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future!

 
Construction Law
Posted by Annette
October 03, 2024
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Working with Steve was a great experience. I felt heard and secure. He was knowledgeable and I felt like he would really fight for my case and was confident that we would win. I highly recommend Steve and if I ever need an attorney in the future I will definitely call on him again.

Estate Litigation
Posted by Kayla
July 09, 2024
Hired Attorney

Steve was the best attorney that we could have ever imagined. He helped work through a complicated estate case with us. He was quick to respond, helpful, diligent, and of course... reached a settlement that was in favor of my family and I. Steve was adamant in making sure we got what we wanted and deserved. Highly highly highly recommend working with Steve! It has been a pleasure.

 
Collections
Posted by Outlook Flooring
May 16, 2024
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We have been using Mr. Dluzneski as our company attorney for years. He has gone above and beyond to help us every single time we have needed him. If you are looking for a dependable, honest, genuinly caring attorney, Steve is your guy!! Highly recommend him to everyone I know!

Civil Litigation
Posted by Sarah
April 24, 2024
Hired Attorney

We heard he was the best, and he totally put his heart and soul in our case. Not only is he a bulldog in court he knows the law! I would highly recommend him and he would be my first choice in hiring representation. Steve was very good at giving us honest scenarios of what could happen and didn’t try to over shoot his capabilities. He has a great personality and down to earth which is a breath of fresh air when it comes dealing with court and law.

 
Construction Law
Posted by anonymous
January 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

We came across Steve after needing a real estate litigation lawyer from a home build gone wrong. He was very professional, responsive and was enjoyable to work with after a not-so-enjoyable experience with a local "builder". He was quick to answer emails, phone calls (even calling after hours) and gave us great advice. Steve is very knowledgeable in the law and I would not hesitate to use him again.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Robert
January 12, 2024
Hired Attorney

Working with this lawyer was great experience after I interviewed many. We needed someone who was easy to work with given our busy schedules. This lawyer made the process extremely easy by being flexible with coordinating meeting times. We were also able to communicate via text and email. The attorney built trust with us and we valued the advice given which solved the case. Overall we were very happy with the hiring and would gladly hire again. Thanks to Steve Dluzneski and Hamilton Martens, LLC for everything!!

 
Construction Law
Posted by Rebecca
January 12, 2024
Hired Attorney

Steve is an awesome attorney, but Steve is so much more to his clients than just their lawyer he is a great person and he shows that to his clients he really cares and he will fight for what is RIGHT !! Steve is a upstanding and honest person and attorney and he will do everything it takes to get justice for his clients he takes time to really listen to you because he really cares about the people he is working for and making sure he does everything he can” to get justice for his people. He is A person/lawyer THAT WILL SURELY FIGHT FOR WHAT IS RIGHT; and to me we need more people like him in today’s world, because justice means A-LOT to him and he knows it means a lot for his people he’s working so hard for also!! You’ll see!!!!!

 
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by Theresa
September 30, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr. Dluzneski handled a very complex conservatorship and guardianship case for my family. My father-in-law was not getting proper care and was being financially controlled/manipulated by his daughter. We went through multiple emergency hearings to try to protect my FIL and his assets. Unfortunately, he passed away before our final hearing, but thanks to Steve's hard work, he was in a safe place and being cared for properly. Steve is the reason we were finally able to spend time with my father-in-law before he passed away.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
August 06, 2023
Hired Attorney

With very little progress with a prior attorney in resolving a real estate dispute that was headed toward a court partition sale, we felt it necessary to change representation and found Steve Dluzneski with Hamilton Martens. Steve was compassionate to our dilemma and was experienced in the real estate matter that we were dealing with. He was a good listener and was responsive to our concerns. He remained accessible during the representation, and we never felt alone in our efforts to resolve this matter. He communicated effectively with all parties involved and was persuasive in reaching a contract that everyone was agreeable to. During this whole process, Steve helped us stay focused on getting us to the “finish line” and helped us avoid a costly and lengthy legal process. We would highly recommend him and would not hesitate to use him in the future.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 12
    • Probate Litigation
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship of Incapacitated Adults
    • Petitions to Sell Real Property
    • Contested Estate Litigation
    • Will Contests
    • Guardian Ad Litem Services
    • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
    • Construction Disputes
    • Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosures
    • Debt Collection
    • General Civil Litigation
    • Estate Administration

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2015, South Carolina
    United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
    United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    United States Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Charlotte School of Law
    Class of 2014
    J.D.
    magna cum laude; Pro Bono High Honors; Order of the Crown Scholastic Leadership Honor Society
    Other Education
    Wake Forest University
    Class of 2011
    B.A.
    Biology
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    Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski speaks Spanish.
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    Mr. Steve D. Dluzneski attended Charlotte School of Law.
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    Hamilton Martens, LLC was established in 2004.