McKinney, Tucker & Lemel, LLC

McKinney, Tucker & Lemel, LLC has served Rock Hill families and clients throughout York and Lancaster Counties since 1978 with over 45 years of combined family law experience. The firm's team of experienced attorneys, including Gary C. Lemel and James W. Tucker Jr., brings genuine expertise and dedication to serving families navigating divorce and related challenges. What fundamentally distinguishes McKinney Tucker & Lemel is their commitment to open communication, compassion, and attention to detail in serving every family law client. Rather than treating cases as transaction items, the attorneys work carefully with each family to understand their specific circumstances and develop customized legal strategies. The firm's practice encompasses the full spectrum of family law matters. They handle divorces at every level of complexity—from straightforward uncontested divorces to contested cases requiring skilled negotiation or courtroom advocacy. Their attorneys provide realistic assessments of likely outcomes, helping clients make informed decisions about legal strategy. Legal separation represents an option some families choose as an alternative to divorce, and the firm provides skilled service in these matters. Child custody and support receive particular attention. McKinney Tucker & Lemel understands that custody decisions profoundly affect children's wellbeing and require careful analysis of each child's needs and each parent's capabilities. They help families develop realistic custody solutions. Child support is handled with attention to both South Carolina's guidelines and the family's specific circumstances. Alimony and spousal support receive similar sophisticated analysis. The firm's mediation services reflect recognition that many families benefit from less adversarial dispute resolution approaches. When both parties are willing to collaborate, mediation can help resolve disputes while preserving relationships—particularly important when children are involved and parents must continue communicating. Property division—including real property, retirement accounts, and other assets—receives careful attention grounded in South Carolina's equitable distribution principles. The firm also provides criminal defense and personal injury services, allowing comprehensive representation to clients whose legal needs extend beyond family law. Their office at 215 Hampton Street in Rock Hill serves York and Lancaster Counties. The free consultation allows families to discuss their situations and understand legal options without overwhelming financial burden. McKinney Tucker & Lemel's combination of 45+ years of family law experience, mediation expertise, and genuine commitment to open communication and compassionate service makes them an excellent choice for Rock Hill-area families seeking skilled, caring family law representation.