Attorneys in Hilton Head, SC
The law firms with offices on Hilton Head Island, grouped by what they do: real estate closings, estate planning, family law, injury and business.
Real Estate Attorneys on Hilton Head
South Carolina requires a lawyer to supervise a real estate closing, so every home, condo and timeshare sale on the island runs through a law office. The buyer usually chooses the closing attorney, often on the agent’s recommendation. These firms do the most of it.
71 Lighthouse Rd #230, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Home and condo closings, timeshare sales and disputes, plus workers’ comp and injury cases, from an office inside Sea Pines and a second in Bluffton.
62 New Orleans Rd, Suite B, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Residential and commercial closings, business law and estate planning, in the TD Bank building near Sea Pines Circle.
2 Corpus Christi Pl, Unit 105, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Real estate closings and contracts, business law, civil litigation and mediation, for buyers, sellers and developers.
22 Bow Cir, Suite E, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Residential and commercial real estate, business transactions and estate planning; Jeff Reilley has practiced on the island since 2007.
3600 Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Residential and commercial real estate, timeshare title and probate, estate planning and trust administration, from a firm in practice about 45 years.
35 Hospital Center Commons, Suite 200, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
One of the island’s larger firms: real estate, homeowners association and construction law, injury cases, municipal law and wills.
For rental owners and property managers: the same firms handle the purchase of a rental condo or home, the LLC many owners hold it in, and disputes with a homeowners association; Finger, Melnick, Brooks & LaBruce lists HOA law as a practice. Before renting it out, see the Town’s short-term rental permit rules.
Estate Planning Attorneys on Hilton Head
With a large retired population, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate are among the island’s busiest practices. If you have moved here from another state, these are the firms that review your documents under South Carolina law.
1 Corpus Christi Pl, Suite 112, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Wills, trusts, probate, guardianships and will contests. Michael Howell is certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a specialist in estate planning and probate law.
52 New Orleans Rd, Suite 300, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Elder law, estate planning, probate and trust administration, with real estate, injury and malpractice work.
200 Main St, Suite 201 N, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Wills, living trusts, asset protection and probate, plus business formation and family law, from a small Main Street practice.
99 Main St, Suite 103, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Estate planning, elder law, trust administration and litigation, with nine attorneys and offices in Bluffton, Beaufort and Columbia.
94 Main St, Suite D, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Estate planning, probate, powers of attorney and real estate closings, plus business and construction law, led by long-time resident Denny Fraser.
92A Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A general practice with roots on the island since 1975: wills, probate and trusts, real estate, business and civil litigation.
Family Law and Divorce Attorneys
Divorce, custody, support and adoption. Cases are heard in Beaufort County Family Court.
70 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Divorce and separation, custody and child support, adoption, mediation and DACA applications.
60 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Family law and divorce, mediation, personal injury and estate planning, from a firm founded more than 25 years ago.
200 Central Ave, Unit B, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Divorce, alimony and property division, custody and visitation, and changes to court orders, with attorney Beth Ann Prince.
Personal Injury and Workers’ Comp Lawyers
Car accidents on US 278, injuries at work and, on an island with so many timeshares, getting out of a timeshare or vacation club contract.
1 Corpus Christi Pl, Unit 113, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Car and truck accidents, workers’ compensation, wrongful death and nursing home cases, with a second office in Beaufort.
2 Corpus Christi Pl, Suite 205, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment law and timeshare disputes, with attorney Zachary Naert.
38A New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
A trial firm for personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal defense, including DUI, serving the Lowcountry for about 25 years.
Business Lawyers
For buying, selling or setting up a company. Several firms above also form LLCs and review contracts, among them Coltrane & Wilkins, Reilley Law Firm and The Fraser Law Firm.
1000 Main St, Suite 200 C, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A business-only firm: buying and selling companies, contracts, financing and commercial real estate.
Finding the Right Lawyer
These are the established firms with offices on the island and a track record in their reviews; dozens of smaller practices are not listed. The South Carolina Supreme Court certifies lawyers as specialists in a few fields, among them estate planning and probate, and the South Carolina Bar runs a lawyer referral service if you are not sure where to start. For a closing, ask your real estate agent which attorneys they work with; for anything else, call two or three firms, since most offer a first consultation.
Buying on the island? See our Hilton Head real estate guide. Planning for a parent? See senior living on Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a lawyer to buy a house on Hilton Head?
Yes. South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to supervise a real estate closing, so every purchase on the island, including condos and timeshares, closes through a law firm. The buyer usually chooses the closing attorney.
Who are the estate planning attorneys on Hilton Head?
Firms focused on wills, trusts and probate include The Fraser Law Firm, Jolley Law Group, Lowcountry Legal Solutions, Olivetti, McCray & Withrow and the Law Office of Michael J. Howell, who is a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law.
Which Hilton Head lawyers help with timeshares?
Liberty Oak Law Firm and Wiseman Law Firm handle timeshare closings and sales, Wilson SC Law Firm handles timeshare title and probate, and Naert Law Firm and Liberty Oak take timeshare disputes.
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Beaufort County GIS, the Assessor's property search and the Register of Deeds: which office has which record, and how to look up a Hilton Head property.
The Beaufort County Treasurer, Assessor and Auditor: the 4% and 6% rates, the January 15 due date, penalties and how to pay a Hilton Head tax bill.
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