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Catherine E LaFond
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We are an all female firm with areas of proficiency in estate planning, estate & trust administration, elder law (Medicaid and VA long-term care planning) and real estate closings.
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Licensed in South Carolina for 28 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
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Location
LaFond Law Group, PA
544 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC, 29407
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Residential
Posted by Katie | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Great First time homebuyer experience.
When buying my first home, Catherine walked me through all of the steps of the home buying process. She is very knowledgeable and explained the terms to me in ways that this, non attorney, could understand. She kept informed every step of the way, as to what to expect and what options I had. I couldn...
Catherine E LaFond's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am impressed with Ms. LaFond's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Catherine on at least a dozen cases, and have found her to be a consummate professional in every interaction. I am endorsing her for real estate because the "menu" will not let me check all categories of her practice, but I have also worked with her as an estate planner and elder law practitioner, particularly concerning her expertise in VA benefits. She was a great help to me when my own father died, in determining what benefits were available to my mother, and she has given excellent service to all of the clients I have referred to her for both real estate closings and specialized estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine's office did an excellent job helping me close on a home purchase this week. I have witnessed her work as a Guardian ad Litem in family court, and I don't hesitate to refer clients to her for estate planning. She is professional in all that she does."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Best Real Estate Attoreny in Charleston, BusinessRate
2025
Best Attorney (Real Estate) Runner-Up, Charleston City Paper
2025
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Peer Review AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Charleston Choice Best Real Estate Attorney Finalist, Post & Courier
2024
Greenville Business Magazine, Legal Elite
2024
Peer Review AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Legal Elite, Charleston Business Magazine
2024
Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Best Real Estate Attorneys in Charleston, Expertise.com
2023
Legal Elite - Residential Real Estate, Charleston Business Magazine
2023
Neighborhood Fave, Nextdoor
2023
Peer Review AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Charleston's Choice Real Estate Attorney, Post & Courier
2022
Best Real Estate Attorneys in Charleston, Expertise.com
2022
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2022
Peer Review AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2021
Elite Lawyer of the South, The National Law Journal
2021
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Legal Elite, Charleston Business Magazine
2021
Top-Rated Attorney, AVVO.com
2020
Best Charleston Probate Attorneys, Expertise.com
2020
AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Elite Lawyer of the South, National Law Journal
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2019
AV Preeminent™ Rating (Judicial and Peer), Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
2016 AV Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
5.0 Preeminent™ Client Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
2015 AV Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Women in Law 2014 Asset Protection Lawyer, Lawyer Monthly Magazine
2014
2014 AV Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers™, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Health Care, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent® peer review rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
5.0 Preeminent™ Client Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
owner, LaFond Law Group, PA
2005 - 2008
Broker-in-Charge/Owner, copper roof properties, llc
2003 - 2006
owner, Jensen & LaFond
1998 - 2002
owner, Cope & LaFond
Associations
2019 - Present
Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and ElectionsBoard Member
2012 - Present
South Carolina Elder Law BarAttorney Member
2012 - Present
VA Court of Appeals BarAttorney Member
2011 - Present
VA Accredited AttorneyAttorney
2011 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
ElderCounsel, LLCMember
1999 - Present
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Inc.Volunteer Attorney
1997 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
2014 - 2020
Bridges End-of-Life RealitiesBoard of Directors
2013 - 2014
PNHPMember
2013 - 2014
Piedmont HospiceAdvisory Council
2012 - 2019
Charleston Disabilities & Special Needs BoardBoard of Directors & Secretary
2011 - 2013
South Carolina Aging in Place CoalitionSpeaker's Bureau
2011 - 2014
National Area Planning CouncilMember
2011 - 2018
Lowcountry Senior NetworkBoard Member & Secretary
2011 - 2014
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (South Carolina Chapter)Board Member & CLE Chair
2002 - 2016
Alliance for a Full AcceptanceBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
VA Service Connected Appeal
TBD
Education
2010
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
College of Charleston
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Improved Pension Overview
Veterans Benefits
2015
Estate Planning Basics
Estate Planning Basics
2014
Older Americans Month Meeting
Health Care POA Clinic
2014
Older Americans Celebration
Estate Planning Myths
2014
Lowcountry Live Channel 4
Health Care Directives
2014
Improved Pension Eligibility
Veterans Benefits
2014
Estate Planning Q&A
Estate Planning and Elder Law
2013
We Honor Veterans
Veterans Benefits
2013
Somerby Spark
Out-of-State Estate Planning Documents
2013
Seabrook Island POA
Pitfalls of Veterans Benefits
2013
Baby Boomers Are You Thinking Ahead?
Long-term Care Planning
2013
Ask A Lawyer
Elder Law Issues
2013
Aging in Place
Elder Law Misconceptions
2012
Things You Need to Know
Improved Disability Pension
2012
National Geriatric Care Managers Conference
Veterans Benefits
2012
Help with Aging in Place
Top 10 Myths of Elder Law
Publications
2019
South Carolina Senior Citizens' Handbook
Reverse Mortgages chapter
2015
charlestoncurrents.com
ABLE Act
2014
charlestoncurrents.com
How Does Your Deed Read?
2014
Charleston Currents
Common IRA Traps to Avoid
2014
LawLines
South Carolina Property Tax Relief
2013
Charleston Currents
Are Life Estates a Good Idea?
2013
Charleston Currents
Comparing Revocable Living Trusts to Wills
2013
Charleston Currents
Tax-Free Pensions for Wartime Veterans and Surviving Spouses
2013
charlestoncurrents.com
Personal Property Memos
2013
charlestoncurrents.com
Why You Should Have a Personal Property Memo
2012
Charleston Currents
Be Prepared: The Importance of Health Care Directives
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My sister was married for 33 yes to a man with grown children, he had all of estates in his name without a will? What sister do
10 Sep 2022
Q&A
Adding my cousin's name to the house deed?
10 Sep 2022
Q&A
Do conveyances of land have to be recorded with ROD to be valid in the state of SC?
14 Sep 2022