Asset Protection Trusts & More Attorney · Serving Charleston, SC · 29+ Years Experience
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About Catherine E. Lafond at a Glance
Catherine E. Lafond is an Attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at LaFond Law Group, PA. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1997). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (LL.M. Estate, 2010) and College of Charleston (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar, South Carolina Elder Law Committee. Serves clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Catherine E. Lafond
- Ms. Catherine E. Lafond is a lawyer practicing asset protection trusts, elder law, estate planning and 11 other areas of law
- Catherine received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Catherine practices at LaFond Law Group, PA in Charleston, SC
Practice Areas Explained
Catherine E. Lafond's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine E. Lafond handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charleston.
Residential Real Estate in Charleston
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Trusts in Charleston
Catherine E. Lafond is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in South Carolina →
Probate in Charleston
Catherine E. Lafond is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →
Estate Planning & Probate in Charleston
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Catherine E. Lafond is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →
Real Estate Law in Charleston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Catherine E. Lafond is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charleston
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Charleston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charleston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charleston Choose Catherine E. Lafond
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Catherine E. Lafond's practice in the field of residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Catherine E. Lafond brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, trusts, and probate, Catherine E. Lafond can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charleston
A Charleston-based practice means Catherine E. Lafond attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Catherine E. Lafond Handles in Charleston
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