Lauren Whitney Thwaites

Lauren Whitney Thwaites

also known as L. Whitney Thwaites, Whitney Thwaites

3.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

622 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC

About Lauren

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

As a family lawyer, I primarily deal with divorce and separation cases. Child custody, child support, visitation, equitable division of assets and alimony are all issues that typically arise with my divorce and separation cases.

13 years | 300 cases

40%
Child Custody 20%

I have worked on several cases that deal with child custody and visitation between two (2) people who were never married. Child support also attaches to these cases.

13 years | 150 cases

20%
Child Support 20%

I typically work on child support cases as they relate to Divorce/Separation or Child Custody. I also represent clients who need to modify a prior court order if there is a substantial change in income for either parent.

13 years | 150 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

I usually handle domestic violence cases incident to my divorce/separation cases, but I also handle Orders of Protection.

13 years | 60 cases

10%
Child Abuse 5%

I have probably tried approximately thirty (30) cases that have dealt specifically with child abuse over the past six (6) years. These cases typically involve DSS.

13 years | 30 cases

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

I have probably handled approximately thirty (30) prenuptial and postnuptial agreements over the past six (6) years.

13 years | 30 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 15 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Peck Law Firm, LLC

622 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Lauren Whitney Thwaites's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst communication, steals money

Whitney would do 20 minutes worth of work and then be unreachable for days only to return to urgently ask for more money at 9pm. Please stay away.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Completely ghosted me.

My final hearing ended over a month ago. She has disconnected her phone number, has not responded to emails, will not return my case files to me, and opposing attorney has communicated better than my paid and hired attorney.

Posted by Amy | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate Attorney

Whitney did an awesome job representing me with a hideous custody case. She knew how to handle my case from ever different angle. She was angry and firm when I was angry, she was compassionate when I was upset and she was positive when I was doubtful!! She is an awesome attorney who ended up bein...g a dear friend!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible

Hired this attorney knowing she had little knowledge of family court and has never once tried a case or gone to trial. After not being able to get in touch with her for weeks and her never working on my case, I asked for my money back I gave her to hire an experienced attorney. Very very little kno...wledge of what she was doing and she was never in her office nor answered her cell phone she gave to me.

Lauren Thwaites

Replied last February 6, 2018

I believe this review to have been posted fraudulently. As it is anonymous, it is unfortunate that it does not allow me an opportunity to respond more specifically. Additionally, the person who wrote this review states that he/she hired me "knowing I had little knowledge of family court and has ever once tried a case..etc." This statement clearly begs the question as to why someone who knew that an attorney had limited knowledge of family court and had no trial experience would hire said attorney to represent him/her in a family court matter. This statement simply does not make sense. Further, I have never had a client fire me and ask for a refund of the money he/she had already paid me so that he/she could obtain other counsel. As a result of the combination of the the first statement made in this review and the fact that I have never had a client ask me for a refund to obtain "an experienced attorney," I do not believe this could possibly be a review from an actual client.

Posted by Carter | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and caring

Whitney's name was recommended to me at a time when I needed some legal advice. I was told she was trustworthy, and when I contacted her, she immediately put my mind at easy. Her follow through with my case was timely and efficient, and done with the upmost compassion for my situation. If and or when... I ever need the advice or services of an attorney again, I will contact Whitney first and will follow whatever advice she might give me.

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Lauren Whitney Thwaites's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Brener

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Whitney is a wonderful attorney with a passion for family law. She cares deeply about her clients and uses her experience and knowledge of the law to fight for them."

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Jessica Partain

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is compassionate and highly knowledgeable about the family law issues our clients are facing. She is a tremendous asset to our team."

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Andrew Brener

Family lawyer

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Jessica Partain

Family lawyer

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David Collins

Family lawyer

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Elizabeth Hight

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Peck Law Firm, LLC

2012 - 2018

Attorney at Law, The Howard Law Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Berkeley County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Dorchester County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

2015 - 2018

Greenville County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

College of Charleston

BA - Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude)

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