Vitetta Law Group announced today that the firm will add a new attorney, Leslie Locklair, effective October 1st.  The addition of Ms. Locklair enables the firm to expand its practice areas further to include a broader scope of legal services for civil litigation, including personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and Veterans' Disability, as well as state and federal criminal defense, including both trial and appellate work.  

Ms. Locklair hails from Charleston and attended the College of Charleston and the University of South Carolina School of Law.  While attending law school, she was a member of the Moot Court Bar and also participated in the ABA Appellate Advocacy Competition; a member of the Environmental Law Journal; and a member of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.  After graduation, Ms. Locklair worked as a Public Defender at the Charleston County Public Defender's Office until 2002. Her most recent position was in Myrtle Beach at the Mike Kelly Law Group.  

Guy Vitetta, principal of Vitetta Law Group, stated, “The addition of Leslie to our team enables us to assist a broader range of clients, particularly those facing difficult issues involving Disability claims. This expansion is part of the firm’s plan to continue growing and investing in key practice areas to enable us to serve a larger client base looking for honest, affordable and effective representation to help them solve a wide range of disputes. ”

Vitetta Law Group was founded in 2002 and has traditionally focused on Family and Criminal Law. The firm's attorneys draw on their experience in the full range of legal approaches from Collaborative law to litigation and emphasize long-term results. Guy Vitetta, the firm's principal, has continually held an AV® Peer Rating*, the highest given by Martindale–Hubbell, since 2005.  By strategically expanding to include selective practice areas, Vitetta Law Group has grown steadily and become established as a small, personable firm capable of handling many large, complex cases. To learn more, visit www.VitettaLawGroup.com.