Rene Dukes is a distinguished family law and employment attorney at Saxton & Stump, serving as a shareholder and chair of the Family Law group. With over a decade of legal experience, including prior work as a paralegal, she stands out for her deep expertise in complex domestic and employment matters, as well as her commitment to pro bono service and community support.
Rene adopts a comprehensive and compassionate approach, handling a wide array of sensitive cases for individuals, businesses, and educational organizations. She is highly regarded for her litigation skills and has received numerous accolades, including an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, repeated inclusion in Charleston Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite,” and recognition as Charleston County’s “Pro Bono Attorney of the Year” in 2019.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parental Alienation
- Third Party Custody
- Visitation Modification
- Alimony
- Equitable Division
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Familial Adoption
- Employment Law
- Employee Misconduct Investigations
- Employment Policies and Practices
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Title VII
- Title IX
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- South Carolina Payment of Wages Act
- Education Law
- Student Disciplinary Hearings
- Employee Terminations
- General Liability Claims
Rene is admitted to practice in South Carolina and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and she is an active member of several professional associations, including the American Bar Association and the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association. Her dedication extends to significant pro bono work, including support for victims of human trafficking and complex custody cases following community tragedies.
