Carl Petkoff

Carl Petkoff is a skilled litigation attorney whose practice centers on complex civil disputes and financial litigation. He regularly advises businesses, lenders, and financial institutions on commercial litigation, lender liability matters, and corporate restructuring issues. In bankruptcy cases, Carl represents clients across both North and South Carolina, providing effective advocacy in high-stakes financial disputes.

Carl received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University and later earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, he served on the editorial board of the South Carolina Law Review and authored scholarly work analyzing employment law developments under the FLSA. These experiences strengthened his research, writing, and advocacy skills, which in turn supported his legal practice.

Carl is admitted to practice in South Carolina and North Carolina, as well as before the U.S. District Courts in both states, including the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina. His dual-state licensure allows him to provide clients with comprehensive representation across jurisdictions, particularly in financial and restructuring litigation.

Recognized as a rising leader in his field, Carl has earned distinctions such as Charleston Business Magazine’s Legal Elite of the Lowcountry (2024–present), South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star for Business Litigation (2025), and inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Bankruptcy, Creditor-Debtor Rights, and Commercial Litigation (2026). These honors reflect his growing reputation for excellence and client-focused results.

Through his work, Carl Petkoff continues to establish himself as a trusted advocate for clients navigating business disputes, distressed property issues, and financial litigation, providing strategic guidance backed by skill, diligence, and recognized achievement.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Maynard Nexsen PC
• Member, Charleston County Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association

Licensed State

• South Carolina
• North Carolina

Education

• University of South Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Miami University
  BA in Political Science

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