
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Plaintiff's Litigation
Criminal Defense
Civil Rights Litigation
Marijuana-Related Cases
Business Corporate Matters
Personal Injury
Music Entertainment


Chalmers Poston, LLC is a Columbia, South Carolina law practice that specializes in civil litigation, criminal defense and civil rights litigation. Founded by attorney Eric Chalmers Poston, the firm emphasizes clear communication, strong advocacy, and forward-thinking representation. Whether resolving disputes, structuring agreements, or guiding creative projects, Chalmers Poston combines legal expertise with strategic vision.

Eric Chalmers Poston, Esq.
Eric Poston is a litigation lawyer and the founder of Chalmers Poston, LLC, a law firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. With a passion for justice and a client-first approach, Eric specializes in civil litigation, criminal defense, corporate transactions, and civil rights law.
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Education:
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B.S. degree from Duke University (2009)
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J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (2015)
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Professional roles
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Attorney and Founder: Poston is the founder and managing member of Chalmers Poston, LLC, a civil litigation law firm established in 2018 specializing in areas such as civil litigation, criminal defense, corporate transactions, and civil rights law.
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Music Artist and Producer: He is also a record executive, music artist, and producer known by his stage name Ducati James. Together with his brother, Lane Strom Poston (stage name Fleetwood), they form the music group "Fleetwood x Ducati James" under their record label Chakhead, LLC, according to www.ericposton.com. The duo has achieved significant online viewership and recognition within the music industry.
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Entrepreneur: Beyond his legal and musical careers, Poston is an entrepreneur, founding Chakhead, LLC and Chalmers Poston, LLC.
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Philanthropist: He is also the founder and executive director of The Poston Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on addressing inequality in South Carolina through youth mentorship and civic engagement.
Education
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Poston earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University in 2009 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Personal life and background
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Born on August 30, 1987, in Oakland, California, Eric Chalmers Poston is the son of Harold Chalmers Poston, Jr. and Maxine Moody Poston.
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He is based in Columbia, South Carolina.
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He is known to be a multi-faceted individual with a passion for justice and a client-first approach in his legal practice.
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Poston has publicly discussed his struggles with mental health and the medications he uses