Top Divorce Lawyers Near Me in Charleston Area

Tara received her Juris Doctor degree from Liberty University, and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2013.  Prior to law school, Tara worked as a legal assistant for a personal injury attorney, as a residential real estate agent, and temporarily as the interim speaker and tours coordinator at the Trident United Way.  Tara has practiced primarily in the area of family law since being admitted to the South Carolina Bar.. Tara lives in North Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, Tim Vitollo, and her two daughters, Hannah Grace (“Gracie”) Vitollo, age 3, and Savannah Joy Vitollo, age 1.. Tara was born at Roper St. Francis Hospital in downtown Charleston, as a fourth generation Charlestonian.  Tara grew up in North Charleston and graduated from Northside Christian School, and then met her husband Tim while they both were students at Liberty University in central Virginia.  Tim grew up in upstate New York, and Tara was able to lure Tim to the lowcountry (very easily).

I've been a lifelong Charleston resident along with my husband and children.  I have triplets, two daughter and one son, now grown.  Handling family law matters comes naturally to me.  I have a unique understanding of family dynamics!  After attending the University of South Carolina I began practicing in Charleston.  A number of my law school classmates are now judges throughout the state. Another is a United States Senator.. Community and church involvement are important to me.  I have spearheaded the development and construction of a local neighborhood pool and recreation center.  I regularly attend church and continue to serve on various committees.  Fundraising has been a focus at my church and event planning is one of my strong suits!. Outside of the office I am a true "lowcountry" lady.  Outdoor activities are part of our family including boating and fishing.  I also enjoy creative activities and hobbies.. I am passionate about my clients and protective of their families and assets.  Working in budget is high on my representation priorities.  My wide circle of contacts in Charleston and throughout South Carolina, having lived in and practiced law here throughout my career, bring you a wealth of resources to assist with your case.  Experience counts when appearing before the court and in negotiations.  Call me and we'll talk!  I'm here to help you RESOLVE your family law case.

I know what it’s like to go through a divorce. I’ve been there. It’s not easy.. When you get a divorce, you are choosing to make a better life–for yourself and for the people who matter most to you. But you can’t do it alone. You need help from an experienced Charleston divorce lawyer that you can trust.. Working together, we will make a better future for you. I will listen to you, and I will help you rebuild your life.. I will leverage my extensive experience as a divorce attorney for your benefit. I have worked in large firms, but I chose to practice in a smaller firm so that I can give personal attention and exceptional legal services to each person that needs my help.. I graduated from the University of Colorado with honors in political science. Then, I received a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Virginia, where I had a graduate fellowship and served as a faculty research assistant. Thereafter, I graduated from the Georgetown Law School, where the faculty asked me to teach a class in legal research and writing.. For more than 30 years, I have helped people just like you solve their divorce, child custody, property division, and alimony problems.. I want to help you. To get your questions answered and get started creating a brighter future for yourself and your family, please call me or request an appointment today.

I am originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina.  After being sworn into the South Carolina Bar, I practiced in Horry County until I returned to Charleston in 2013.. When I'm not practicing law, I attempt new recipes, try to become a runner, sing loudly and offkey, and read. My husband and I live in Ravenel with our children and cat (who has enough personality for two humans).

Guy J. Vitetta has been a practicing trial lawyer since 1991 and has practiced exclusively family and divorce law in Charleston since 2002.   He has earned a reputation for excellence in Family law representation and continues to hold an AV® Peer Rating*, the highest given by Martindale–Hubbell, which was awarded in 2005. This award is given to an attorney by his/her colleagues to honor their high regard for his or her professional and ethical skills.. Guy has represented hundreds of clients in all types of Family Law matters, including:. Eleven years as a public defender made Guy an effective and decisive litigator.  His trial and litigation skills are critical to the evaluation of and strategic planning in any legal case and when a Family Law case goes to trial, Guy employs all of those skills.. But a majority of cases involving families are settled before going to trial.  To conduct the process most appropriate to a client’s particular situation, Guy draws on extensive experience with all available tools, including:. Upon seeing the reality of domestic relations law, Guy saw room for improvement in how family disputes were handled in South Carolina. He sought alternatives and in 2003 became the first attorney in South Carolina trained in Collaborative Law. He is a founding member and past president of the South Carolina Collaborative Law Institute.  He is also a Certified Family Court Mediator in South Carolina and co-founded the Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston.  Guy is seen as a leader in Family Law and has mentored many new lawyers.  Guy currently serves on the Practice and Procedures Committee of the South Carolina Bar.. Another example of Guy’s leadership is his dedicated effort to improve the options for managing the financial aspects of Family Law matters.  In early 2016, Guy and colleague Sean Keefer, released an innovative software program, called , for Judges and attorneys in South Carolina to assist in the organization and secure management of client financial data.  Settlyd improves greatly the collection, calculation, and secure storage of the complex financial data, which are central to all family legal matters.. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Guy graduated from Ohio’s Kenyon College with a B.A. in history and religion. As a community activist addressing consumer and environmental issues, Guy decided his most influential avenue for making a difference in the community was in the practice of law.  He graduated from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio in 1991.  He worked on appeals for Death Row inmates while clerking in the Death Penalty Section of the Ohio Public Defender Commission during Law School. He then served as a Public Defender in Columbus, Ohio for two years and then in Charleston County, South Carolina for nine years before opening his private practice in Charleston, South Carolina.

For over twenty years, I have worked to gain extensive trial experience in defending adults in criminal courts, juveniles in the juvenile justice system, and in litigating issues in family court, including trials in which custody, division of assets, parental rights, and grandparent’s rights were at issue. I handle cases including:. I value each client as an individual and my goal is to help all clients achieve their goals. I do my best to alleviate as much stress as possible during this difficult time and work diligently for the best possible outcome in all cases.

DeTreville Law & Mediation, LLC is a general practice practice law firm focusing on family court litigation and non-litigation dispute resolution, criminal law and DUI defense, and serious personal injuries.. The firm is a family-owned and operated by Charleston natives who bring a combined 30+ years of experience to their client's legal needs.. DeTreville Law & mediation is conveniently located on St. Andrews Blvd. in West Ashley, minutes from most parts of town.

Christopher Inglese brings a variety of experience in land use planning, local government law, construction, property management, and government compliance. Since 1999 Christopher has been involved in residential renovation, property management and real estate acquisitions. Christopher has nine years of experience as a city planner working for the Historic City of Charleston. He has additional experience working for the City of Los Angeles Attorney’s office, and seven years as Executive Director of a local non-profit organization.. Christopher graduated Cum Laude from the Charleston School of Law in 2011. At the Charleston School of Law, he received two academic achievement awards and recognition for outstanding Pro Bono work. During Law School Christopher worked as a Planner for the City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability and received a national planning certificate from the American Institute of City Planners (AICP).. Since November 2011, Christopher has focused on local government law, planning and zoning, commercial real estate transactions, business law, personal injury, and property law. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Charleston County Bar, the American Planning Association, South Carolina Chapter of the APA, American Institute of Certified Planners, the Charleston County Community Development Advisory Board, the Planning & Zoning Committee for the Preservation Society and is an adjunct Professor at Trident Technical College.

Accepting New Clients! Aggressive when needed- Divorce and Child Custody Attorney.  My office is located in the West Ashley area of Charleston, at 1483 Tobias Gadson, Suite 205A - just 5 minutes from Boeing, and a short 15 minute drive from Summerville.  I am licensed in South Carolina, and also in Michigan.   I concentrate my practice on helping people through difficult family law, divorce, child custody and support matters as well as bankruptcy matters.  I truly enjoy both areas of law.  As far as the practice of bankruptcy law,  I know of no other area of law where so much good can be accomplished in such a short time.  In most cases, I can quickly solve problems that have kept my clients sick and sleepless with worry and fear.  I have seen the emotional damage that debt problems can cause in someone's life.  Debt problems can affect everything in a person's world, sometimes ruining marriages and careers because of the stress.  I am passionate about trying to help people overcome these problems and more.  I also represent clients in domestic violence/family law matters, and have helped many clients obtain custody of their children in messy divorce actions.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Charleston and surrounding areas.