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Elizabeth Murray Hight
also known as Elizabeth Murray Smith
About Elizabeth
Biography
Your divorce will be like no other experience in your life. I know. I am divorced. I intentionally focus my practice to domestic cases because I enjoy helping people like you solve what will probably be the biggest legal challenge of your life. I want to help people see that their divorce does not have to be about dismantling a marriage, but can be about building a better, new life for themselves and their children.
Please give me a call. I am here to help you.
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Licensed in South Carolina for 16 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Compass Family Law
100 S Main Street, Suite M, Summerville, SC, 29483
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Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The best of the best
Elizabeth and her amazing team are exceptional!! They wasted no time to help me with my divorce! They listened to every detail and understood my point of view! They made me feel like family and represented me far above and beyond what I could have imagined! Their thoroughness, attentiveness, and com...
Posted by Robin | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Client
Custody situation which was very complex due to the fact that is was a family matter. Elizabeth, handled it all in a professional yet compassionate manner. I was blessed to have been introduced to her.
Posted by Jennifer Kappell | November 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Jennifer Kappell
Elizabeth form the moment I met with her was understanding and sympathetic to my situation which was WAY beyond a normal divorce in terms of the things my ex-husband was doing ( think lifetime movie kind of secrets). I instantly bonded with her during my initial consult. It was the most difficult and...
Posted by Cherelle Florence | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Help with my minor son name change!
She was Amazing to work with regarding my son name change. She was so sweet and she helped me throughout the process and I couldn’t thank her enough. Thank you Mrs Elizabeth! Awesome customer service and she will help you get the job done. Definitely would recommend her to others in the future!!
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best Gaurdian at Litem in the lowcountry!!
Extremely professional, easy to talk too, thorough and meaningful to the needs of my case. Thank you again for everything!!
Elizabeth Murray Hight's Lawyer Endorsements
"Liz was appointed as a guardian ad litem on a very difficult case of mine. We would not have been able to work it out without her hard work, fairness, and firm hand with the parties."
"I have recently joined the Peck Law Firm, and Liz was one of the first attorneys I met. As soon as we met, I could instantly tell that Liz was very confident, professional and that she took her job as a family law attorney very seriously. The more I have gotten to know Liz, the more I have discovered just how good of an attorney she really is. Liz shows her clients how much she cares about each one of their cases, and she goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients are comfortable and satisfied with her services and with the Firm's services as a whole. Liz is the team leader of our Summerville office, and she does an amazing job leading the entire firm and ensuring that everything runs as smoothly as possible at both offices. In addition to her Law Degree, Liz also has a Master's Degree. She is extremely intelligent, and she knows family law like the back of her hand. She has a very high success rate, and she truly is one of "the best of best" amongst South Carolina attorneys."
"Elizabeth is a wonderful attorney to work with and very knowledgeable in the area of family law. I gladly endorse her!"
"Elizabeth was a parent's attorney in a case in which I served as the GAL for the children. She was professional and well-prepared throughout the case. More than anything, she was a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse her and keep her on my list of referral attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. She builds relationships with her clients and has a great knowledge of the law."
"Elizabeth is an intelligent and dedicated advocate for her clients. She is highly respected in the legal community, and I will continue to refer clients to her who need advice regarding family law issues."
"Elizabeth is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for her clients. She has a excellent knowledge of the law and works hard for her clients. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
"Liz Hight is recognized throughout Berkeley County and Dorchester County as an excellent family law and divorce attorney. She has extensive experience with complex child custody, child support, legal separation, alimony, and property division legal problems. I enthusiastically recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Dancing with the ARK Stars Champion, The ARK, Alzheimer's Family Support Services
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founding Attorney, Compass Family Law (formerly Hight Law Firm)
2016 - 2018
Lead Attorney, The Peck Law Firm, LLC, Summerville Office
2011 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Trident Technical College
2010 - 2016
Owner, Hight Law Firm, LLC
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Smith & Koontz, P.A.
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Smith & Koontz, P.A.
2007 - 2007
Summer Associate, Jean Padberg & Associates
2006 - 2006
Summer Associate, Smith & Koontz, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Solo and Small Firm SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ricigliano v. Ricigliano (S.C. Ct. App. 2015)
Represented the Respondent and prevailed on the issues of equitable division and contempt. The issues of alimony and attorney's fees remanded for further hearing.
Education
2009
Georgia State University
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Georgia Institute of Technology
MA - Masters
2002
University of Georgia, Athens
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I live with my mistress in south Carolina?
16 Sep 2021
Q&A
How do you replace a the father on the birth certificate with a the biological father as an adult?
28 Jun 2021
Q&A
Is there a statue of limitations on adultery?
14 Jun 2021