Business Details
Experienced Legal Counsel in Hilton Head Island
Our firm has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, we specialize in elder law, estate planning, medical malpractice, personal injury, and real estate transactions. Our team-oriented approach ensures that every client receives personalized attention, with a focus on simplifying complex legal matters through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving. We serve individuals and families across Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, and South Carolina, prioritizing client goals in every case.Our attorneys bring decades of expertise in probate, trust administration, and litigation, supported by a deep understanding of local legal landscapes. We are committed to ethical representation, emphasizing transparency and accessibility while guiding clients through life's critical legal challenges. Our practice integrates medical and legal insights, particularly in malpractice cases, and we maintain a strong track record in both transactional and litigation matters. Client satisfaction remains our highest priority, as evidenced by long-standing relationships and referrals from satisfied clients.
Services
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Probate Administration
Trust Management
Guardianship
Wills & Trusts
Nursing Home Negligence
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience in South Carolina.
- Our team provides personalized, jargon-free legal guidance.
- We specialize in complex elder law and medical malpractice cases.
- Our collaborative approach integrates multiple legal disciplines.
- We maintain a strong track record in probate and trust administration.
What people say
Best firm for Elder Law
Explained everything clearly
Can do it all
Shining star attorney
Best law firm on island
Services
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship matters. We help families navigate complex senior legal issues with compassionate, forward-thinking solutions. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance for protecting assets while ensuring quality care for aging clients.
Medical Malpractice
We represent clients in medical and dental malpractice cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and permanent injuries. Our team combines legal expertise with medical understanding to pursue compensation for treatment failures and healthcare provider negligence.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services include wills, trusts, and healthcare directives tailored to individual family needs. We create customized strategies for asset protection, tax planning, and ensuring clients' wishes are legally documented and enforceable.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and construction financing. Our legal support ensures smooth property transfers while protecting clients' interests in Hilton Head Island's unique real estate market.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors through estate administration, trust management, and asset distribution. We provide efficient resolution of decedents' affairs while minimizing family conflicts and ensuring compliance with South Carolina probate laws.
People
Cathy West Olivetti
Founding Partner
Cathy specializes in real estate, probate, and estate planning with decades of local legal experience. She leads the firm's transactional practice while mentoring associates in estate matters.
Alisa L. McCray
Partner
Alisa focuses on estate planning and trust administration, helping families protect assets across generations. Her practice emphasizes customized solutions for complex inheritance scenarios and tax considerations.
Daphne S. Withrow
Partner
As a registered nurse and attorney, Daphne specializes in medical malpractice cases. She combines clinical expertise with legal advocacy to represent clients harmed by healthcare provider negligence.
Jill R. Kroamer
Partner
Jill leads the firm's elder law practice, focusing on Medicaid planning and senior care issues. She provides compassionate guidance for families navigating long-term care challenges and guardianship matters.
Alex W. Olivetti
Associate
Alex handles probate administration and elder law cases, supporting clients with estate settlement and senior legal needs. He works closely with senior partners to ensure continuity in client representation.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on elder law, estate planning, medical malpractice, personal injury, and real estate transactions across Hilton Head Island and South Carolina.
How do you handle complex medical malpractice cases?
Our team combines legal expertise with medical understanding to investigate treatment failures, surgical errors, and diagnostic mistakes while pursuing fair compensation.
Can you assist with out-of-state estate planning?
While we primarily serve South Carolina residents, we help clients with property or family interests in multiple states coordinate comprehensive estate plans.
What makes your elder law practice unique?
Our elder law attorneys provide holistic planning for long-term care, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship with compassionate, personalized legal strategies.
How do you approach real estate transactions?
We handle all aspects of property transfers, from contract review to closing, ensuring clients' interests are protected throughout Hilton Head Island's real estate process.
What experience do you have with probate litigation?
Our firm has decades of experience resolving contested wills, trust disputes, and estate administration conflicts while representing beneficiaries and executors.
