Rachel Ilene Brough

Rachel Ilene Brough

also known as Rachel I. Brough

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 22 years

Alimony Lawyer at Spartanburg, SC
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +13 more

421 Marion Ave., Spartanburg, SC

About Rachel

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 22 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Cate Law Firm, P.A.

421 Marion Ave., Spartanburg, SC, 29306

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Rachel Ilene Brough's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6) 4 star (1)
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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I cannot imagine going through my divorce without her!!

I knew after our initial appointment that she was unique — smart, compassionate and understanding yet tough. She is very strategic and does not waste time. Rachel and her team were incredible throughout my entire divorce. I would (and have) recommended her to anyone who needs a family law atto...rney. Thank you so much!!

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Rachel is honest, reliable, and knowledgeable lawyer. I would definitely use Rachel if needed in the future.

Posted by Michelle | November 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

High Praises to an Amazing, Honest, and Knowledgeable Attorney

This is my second occasion choosing Rachel and her competent team to represent my interests in the difficult yet delicate family situation of ensuring the safety and custody of my two young grandchildren. The stakes are high when you advocate for the rights of the voiceless, but leaving the hard work... to these professionals has proven to be worth the cost and time invested. While there were extreme levels of emotions during this process, Rachel's calm demeanor, as well as her unyielding knowledge of family law, kept me grounded in faith for a favorable outcome. She was well-prepared, responsive and available for all concerns. She effectively represented my interests and those of my grandchildren, and I respect her not only in her profession as a lawyer but also as a confident, compassionate woman and mother; she balances the heavy side of the law with the warmness of being human. I remain forever grateful to Rachel and her dynamic team. In closing, I would like to say Rachel has my full recommendation as a skilled lawyer for the successful resolution she secured for my family.

Posted by Wayne | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Rachel Brough

Professional, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly had me and my children's best interest at heart. A family attorney who takes the time to listen, and is compassionate, yet is tough and aggressive when necessary to fight for what is right and fair. I am grateful for all that Rachel and her staff w...ere able to accomplish for me, through a difficult time in my life.

Posted by Denis | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Finally a Win....

I hired Mrs. Brough after a long and tedious journey through the family court system. My ex-wife hired a congressman to represent her in the divorce and it seemed as though every lawyer I came in contact with was defeated before we even started work. That is until I came in contact with Mrs. Brough.... Mrs. Brough represented me in a contempt case against my ex-wife. She instructed me on what data to gather, and did an excellent job of creating a document for the judge to follow that facilitated being able to quickly locate reference material. Mrs. Brough was thorough in developing the case - ensuring witnesses could be available, etc. From a cost standpoint, you get what you pay for - meaning her fees/the firms fees are high. But, with hindsight, I can say that having a better lawyer can potentially help avoid losing more money in the long run... I wish I had know about Mrs. Brough when I initially started my divorce proceedings. I might not have had such an unfair result in prior proceedings.

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Rachel Ilene Brough's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Frazier

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rachel is a family law litigator like me, and I've found her to be an excellent advocate for her clients and a pleasure to work with."

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Richard Rhodes

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rachel Brough for over 5 years. During this time, I have been involved in family court matters with her. She possesses a thorough understanding of substantive law, and she is an excellent litigator. As a family court mediator, I have mediated several cases in which Rachel was involved. Rachel comes to the mediations prepared; she represents her clients' interests effectively, and she is always open-minded to try to find reasonable solutions."

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Margaret Nowell

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruth Cate

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Frazier

Family lawyer

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Margaret Nowell

Family lawyer

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Ruth Cate

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Cate Law Firm, P.A.

1900 - Present

Attorney, Cate & Brough Law Firm

2003 - 2008

Assistant Solicitor, Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Leadership spartanburg

2008 - Present

Spartanburg County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

2017 - 2017

Spartanburg Regional Fellow

2011 - 2013

Junior League of Spartanburg

Chair, Kids in the Kitchen Committee

2010 - 2012

Reach Upstate

Board Member

2010 - 2011

Young Leaders Society Non-Profit Fellows

Member of Inaugural Class

Education

2003

Syracuse University College of Law

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State University of New York at New Paltz

BA

N/A

Syracuse University

JD

Speaking Engagements

2015

Advanced Family Law Violence in the Home

Languages

English

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