Joan E. Winters has over 30 years of management, human resources and legal experience.  In 2003, Winters opened her law firm with a focus on labor and employment law.  In addition to providing legal guidance to public and private employers, Winters serves as the County Attorney for Chester County.  She also enjoys sharing her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Winthrop University.  In 2008, Winters was named Human Resources Professional of the Year by the local chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management.

Winters holds a bachelors degree in business management from Rosemont College and a law degree from the University of South Carolina.  Prior to opening her practice, Winters worked as a human resources manager and consultant for more than 10 years.  Her legal experience includes positions as a legal research assistant, law clerk and associate attorney in Columbia, SC.

● Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Charges

● Real Estate Transactions

● Employment Contracts

● Corporate Filings

● Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Compliance

● Business Startup Forms

● Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights

   Act (USERRA) Compliance ● Non-profit Applications

● Affirmative Action Programs

● Employee Handbook Reviews

● Certified Civil Court Mediation

Winters Law Firm was founded by Joan E. Winters in 2003.  Initially serving clients in Chester County, the firm expanded to representing employers in Fairfield, York and Lancaster counties, as well as other parts of South Carolina.  Winters Law Firm’s main office location was at 120 Saluda Street for more than 5 years.  The historic home was built in 1890, providing a charming atmosphere reminiscent of simpler times when attorneys were considered to be trusted advisors (something Joan Winters still believes in today).

In 2009, Winters Law Firm moved and expanded, opening a second office just south of Charlotte, in Rock Hill, SC.  In December 2009, renovations were completed on the current home of Winters Law Firm, a historic building at 105 Main Street in downtown Chester.