Atty. Michael E. Cofield
Michael E. Cofield has been practicing estate planning and probate law for over 34 years.
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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, practforg at Jolley Law Group. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. 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. Serands clients in Hilton Head Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Hilton Head Island are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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