Atty. Michael E. Cofield
Michael E. Cofield has been practicing estate planning and probate law for over 34 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Hilton Head Island, SC · 37+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Cofield at a Glance
Michael E. Cofield is a Special Counsel based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, practicing at Jolley Law Group. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1989). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Loyola University of Chicago (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Hilton Head Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Cofield
- Michael E. Cofield has been practicing estate planning and probate law for over 34 years
- Before joining Jolley Law Group in January 2024, Mike worked with two highly respected firms in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, and ran his own estate planning and probate administration firm for fifteen years
- Mike works with clients and financial advisors in developing and implementing estate plans and related tax issues
- His extensive experience includes advising clients on tax and planning issues, including strategies to manage assets, minimize taxes, and provide an effective distribution plan
- Mike's clients include high-net-worth individuals, business owners, landowners, and professionals
Memberships
• Member, South Carolina Bar • Member, Society of Wig and Robe • Awarded Distinguished, Peer-rated for High Professional Achievement with Martindale-Hubbell
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E. Cofield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Cofield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hilton Head Island.
Probate in Hilton Head Island
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Estate Planning & Probate in Hilton Head Island
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Hilton Head Island
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael E. Cofield is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Tax Law in Hilton Head Island
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael E. Cofield is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hilton Head Island
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 Hilton Head Island 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.
Hilton Head Island Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hilton Head Island-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 Hilton Head Island Choose Michael E. Cofield
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 Michael E. Cofield's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Cofield brings 37+ 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 probate, estate planning, and business, Michael E. Cofield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hilton Head Island
A Hilton Head Island-based practice means Michael E. Cofield 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 Michael E. Cofield Handles in Hilton Head Island
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