Attorney

Jacob H. Dippold (“Jake”) is committed to serving his community by providing strategic legal guidance and advocating for his clients’ success. A native of Syracuse, NY, Jake’s journey into law began at Wofford College, where he earned a BA in English (Film) and Government (American Politics) in 2021. At Wofford, Jake’s leadership and dedication to excellence were clear both on and off the field. As a Division One Baseball player, Jake earned athletic honors, including a 2021 SoCon Championship, while balancing academics and team leadership as a cabinet member (team captain) for two years. His commitment to his education and his team earned him recognition as a 4-time Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll recipient and a 2021 Academic All-Conference.

During his time at Wofford, Jake also demonstrated leadership beyond sports, serving as President of the Pre-Law Society, Vice-Chairman of the Republicans Society, and as a prosecutor for the Honor Council/Judicial Commission. These experiences shaped his passion for advocacy, prompting his decision to pursue law as a career.

Jake continued his legal education at Elon School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor as a Dean Scholar and Leadership Fellow. At Elon, he demonstrated his commitment to service and leadership by serving as President of the Military Law Society and Secretary of the First-Generation Lawyer Society. During this time, Jake’s passion for law emerged as he honed his legal skills on the Moot Court Board, where he excelled in advocating for complex legal issues. Outside the classroom, Jake remained dedicated to his community, coaching baseball at a local middle school and mentoring aspiring athletes at a private baseball academy.

Jake’s legal practice centers on Business Law and Commercial Real Estate, with an integrated focus on Business and Real Estate Litigation. He regularly advises clients on business formation, governance, succession planning, contract drafting, and transactional structuring, and he leverages that transactional experience when disputes arise. His litigation practice includes representing businesses, investors, and property owners in matters such as contract disputes, ownership and partnership conflicts, quiet title actions, partition actions, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, and other business and real estate controversies. Jake approaches litigation with a problem-solving mindset, seeking efficient resolutions through negotiation and restructuring when possible, and pursuing litigation strategically when necessary to protect his clients’ interests. Jake also serves as a Special Referee, assisting courts and parties with the efficient resolution of complex business, real estate, and civil disputes.

In addition, Jake provides legal counsel to non-profit organizations, including churches and other 501(c)(3) entities, advising on governance, compliance, risk management, and dispute-related matters.

In addition to his legal practice, Jake serves as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina Sumter, where he teaches American National Government and helps guide the next generation of students in civic understanding and leadership.

He is licensed South Carolina, The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit.

Jake is an active member of the South Carolina Bar Association, proudly serving as the 3rd Circuit Representative for its Young Lawyers Division. Locally, he contributes to his community through various leadership roles, including serving as a board member of Sumter Young Professionals, a member of the Advisory Council for the Sumter Museum, a Committee Member for the Sumter Chamber Leadership Development Committee, the 20^th Security Forces Squadron Honorary Commander, and a Chamber Ambassador. Additionally, Jake is involved with the Sumter Touchdown Club.

Jake’s dedication to his community is evident through his leadership and service. In 2024, he was recognized as one of Sumter’s Top 10 Under 40 Professionals for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his commitment to serving others. As a member of the Leadership Sumter 2025 class, Jake continued to cultivate his community impact. He also serves as general counsel / Vice-Chairman on the board for Battle Buddies of the Carolinas, a non-profit organization that provides life-changing support to veterans by training service dogs for those coping with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

Along with his wife, Jana Marie, Jake is an active member of Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter, where he serves as a Deacon and co-leads a Men’s Ministry.

In his free time, Jake enjoys golfing, tennis, triathlons, reading history, and watching sports, particularly the Yankees, Duke Basketball, and Gamecocks Football. He has authored and published three books, “Mentally Tough Christians” (2024), “Sincerely, Hank” (2025), and “Storm the Valley” (2026).