Albert Glen Bilbrey Jr.

Albert Glen Bilbrey Jr.

Personal Injury, Maritime law, Construction Defects, and Business law
  • Maritime Law, Business Law, Construction Law
  • South Carolina
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AJ was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2018 after working with the firm as a law clerk for a little over 2 years. He has extensive experience in litigation in the areas of maritime law, construction law, personal injury, business law, and other civil matters. Specifically, AJ has worked on cases involving seamen and longshoremen injuries, wake injuries, wrongful death, vessel arrests, vessel collisions and allisions, vessel lightning strikes, salvage, intermodal transportation, vessel purchase and sale contracts, maritime liens, seaman’s wages, preferred ship mortgages, charter party agreements, USCG Suspension & Revocation proceedings, insurance bad faith, construction defect litigation, HOA disputes, contract disputes, business formation, contract drafting, and other civil legal matters.

AJ has been recognized multiple years by the South Carolina Supreme Court for providing pro bono services to the citizens of South Carolina also serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization Clap Your Hands which provides therapeutic products to special needs children throughout the state free of charge.

In addition, he continues to serve on the Board of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI) as a multiple year Charleston Port Director and member of the Long Range Planning Committee.

Before becoming a lawyer, AJ worked in residential construction for over ten years before joining the U.S. Coast Guard where he was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for superior performance in providing service to those in need through search and rescue, law enforcement, and anti-terrorism missions. He strives to continue his devotion to the task at hand in his determination in providing knowledgeable and excellent service to clients.

Presently, AJ maintains his Captain’s license and also serves the public as a member of the Charleston County Rescue Squad when he isn’t practicing law.

Practice Areas
Maritime Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
South Carolina
South Carolina Bar
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U.S. District Court of South Carolina
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United States Court of Federal Claims
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Cooper & Bilbrey, P.C.
Current
Experience includes work on personal injury matters, wrongful death, contract disputes, vessel documentation, maritime liens, ship mortgage defaults, and other civil legal matters. His practice areas include construction, real estate, business matters, contract drafting and disputes, and admiralty and maritime claims.
Education
Charleston School of Law
J.D. (2018) | Law
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Honors: Cum laude
Activities: Student Bar Association President and Treasurer Maritime Law Society Vice President Moot Court Board, Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Competition (2x) James L. Petigru American Inns of Court Member Forensics Club Member
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Professional Associations
South Carolina Bar  # 103799
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Recent Maritime Law Developments: U.S. Supreme Court and the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Circuits, SEALI Annual Seminar (2020)
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Website
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Bilbrey & Cooper, P.C.
1150 Queensborough Blvd.
Suite 201
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Telephone: (843) 883-9099