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Overview
W. Cliff Moore III is a litigator who focuses on real estate and finance related matters. He frequently advises clients in South Carolina on title insurance and banking issues, with a particular emphasis on mortgage banking. In his 42 years of practicing law, he has handled a broad range of matters from closing loan transactions to enforcement of loans through litigation. He now focuses on litigation, including representing both title insurance companies and their insureds as well as banks, investors, and mortgage aggregators. When necessary, Cliff has handled appellate matters before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of South Carolina.
Community Involvement
In addition to his busy practice, Cliff is a dedicated community volunteer. He leads Home Works of America, Inc., youth groups on home repair missions to assist lower-income families and the elderly across the state of South Carolina and also northeastern Peru and Haiti. A former chair of the organization, Cliff served on the group’s board of directors from 2007-2015. He now serves as a coordinator of the organization's international efforts.
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Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. | 1983
- The Citadel, B.A. | 1980
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court, District of South Carolina
Related Services
Recognitions
Acknowledgements
- Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in Columbia - Real Estate Litigation, Banking and Finance Litigation
- Best Lawyers® - Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Real Estate
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. | 1983
- The Citadel, B.A. | 1980
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court, District of South Carolina
Related Services
Experience
- Represented creditors in automobile dealer finance litigation.
- Currently representing a creditor in the recovery of $3.5 million worth of heavy equipment/rolling stock collateral.
- Ongoing representation in an appeal concerning enforceability of right of first refusal on commercial real estate.
- Represented the State of South Carolina and lenders in a dispute concerning riparian rights including ownership of islands off the coast of that state.
- Regularly represents real estate developer clients in resolving title defects affecting prospective property acquisitions and in litigation involving real estate contract disputes.
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. | 1983
- The Citadel, B.A. | 1980
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court, District of South Carolina