Cofield Law Firm

Serving Lexington, SC and the Surrounding Areas Since 2002

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Accidents/ Personal Injury Law

During our Initial Consult for an accident case (Motor vehicle accidents, Truck accidents, Premises Liability Accidents, Wrongful Death , Burn/Electrical Shock accidents) we will discuss the details of your accident, and the picture on liability or Fault, including a discussion of the applicable law. We will also discuss the details of your injuries and damages. We will advise you about the scope of our representation,the attorney’s fee and the anticipated costs, as well as an anticipated road map for moving forward with additional investigation of your accident as well as our Representation.

Business Law

We can help you when you want to form a business, Partnership, or Limited Liability Company. Specifically, we can prepare and file necessary documents with the South Carolina Secretary of State, and we can prepare Partnership Agreements, By-Laws , and Operating Agreements. If you need a contract prepared or advice on an existing/ proposed contract, we can help you with those matters as well.We can help you when you want to form a business, Partnership, or Limited Liability Company. Specifically, we can prepare and file necessary documents with the South Carolina Secretary of State, and we can prepare Partnership Agreements, By-Laws , and Operating Agreements. If you need a contract prepared or advice on an existing/ proposed contract, we can help you with those matters as well.

Probate Law

We can guide you and represent you with the Procedures and Documents required by the Probate Court. We can help when an individual has died with a will, and also in situations where an individual has died without having a will.

Mediations

I am Certified to be a Circuit Court Mediator, and I have mediated Probate/Estate disputes, Personal Injury cases, Products Liability Cases, Equine Disputes, Real Estate cases, Breach of Contract Cases, and I can also mediate matters/ disputes that have not gone into litigation.

Estate Planning

Our initial consult will begin with an extensive conversation about the identification of your Assets, a discussion about the goals of Estate Planning, which would include the effort to eliminate, as best you can, the possibility of confusion or conflicts about your wishes pertaining to your Assets , and also a strategy for taking advantage of the opportunities , as allowed by law, for keeping certain assets “out of probate”. We will go over the documents we may recommend to be a part of your Plan, including a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, and Health Care Power of Attorney. We will discuss each document and how it contributes to your Estate Plan.

Are you in need of professional legal help ?

When you rely on Cofield Law Firm for your legal needs, you get access to a capable team of advocates dedicated to your success. Thomas C. Cofield, son of the original founder, will be your ally in your legal battles. Our experience in jury and non-jury practice is statewide, and we are admitted to practice in both the state and federal court of South Carolina. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we want to put our experience to work for you.

Attorney Thomas C. Cofield

Paralegal Sidney Gatch

Testimonials

"The Cofield team has helped our family many times over the years. Preparing contracts, providing advice for key decisions, and being a strong, capable and personable ally every time we have needed them. They have my utmost confidence and heartfelt gratitude." - Perry B.

"Incredible Experience. Mr. Cofield took amazing care of my case and exceeded all expectations. He is a very friendly man, who genuinely cares about his clients not just his paycheck like so many other lawyers out there. Will be sending as many referrals his way as I possibly can."

"Awesome, down to earth folks who are great attorneys and also have a special way of making clients feel comfortable and at ease. Love them!!"

"Very professional law firm. If you need to get things done and accurately, this is the law firm to call."

"Tommy Cofield always gave me a feeling of complete confidence he knew exactly what he was doing throughout the entire process. Allowed me to rest easy knowing the matter would be handled in an optimal manner."

Our Philosophy

We strongly believe in the rights of people who have been injured by negligent or wrongful actions to recover compensation for their losses, and we help them to recover the benefits that they deserve through our personal injury practice. Our lawyers also conduct mediations in order to help people to reach resolutions of their disputes as an alternative to court litigation. We are also able to help our clients with their real estate transactions, including title searches, sales and purchase agreements and everything that is involved up through the closings. On top of this, we have much experience assisting people with their estate plans and are able to draft the estate-planning documents that they need.

Why Choose Cofield Law Firm?

Tommy Cofield is experienced, compassionate, common-sensical, ethical, conscientious and trial-tested. He has also been recognized by his peers in the legal field. Martindale-Hubbell, the premier rating and review service for lawyers and law firms, has recognized Mr. Cofield with its highest rating: AV Preeminent, "The highest possible rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards," reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. Mr. Cofield has been admitted to ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), the most prestigious organization for practicing trial attorneys.

For further biographical information on Mr. Cofield, please see the Thomas C. Cofield page here on our site.

Second Generation Law Firm - Experience Matters Before a Court

Frequently Asked Questions: Estate Planning

Why do I need a will?

Is my out-of-state will valid in South Carolina?

Currently, under South Carolina law, out-of-state wills are valid provided that the document was properly executed in another state. However, there are several benefits to executing a new will: (1) your out-of-state will was prepared in compliance with the laws of that state, as such, there may be provisions included in your out-of-state will that are invalid under South Carolina law; (2) if you die a resident of South Carolina your Last Will and Testament will be probated in a South Carolina Probate Court, therefore, your estate may incur additional cost of “proving” your out-of-state will; and (3) serving as Personal Representative of an estate can be a very time consuming and complex job, as such, you may wish to replace a nonresident Personal Representative.

At what point do I need to start thinking about estate planning?

Do I need a Trust?

Why do I need a Health Care Power of Attorney?

Why do I need a Durable Power of Attorney?

The Durable Power of Attorney document allows you to appoint an agent to handle your affairs during periods of incapacity. Such incapacity can be the result of physical or mental disability due to illness or accident. Under South Carolina law, the named agent may handle things such as: business transactions, hiring and firing of medical personnel, making decisions about hospitals, treatments, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions: Probate

How long is probate?

What is an ancillary probate proceeding?

If a decedent owned property in another state at the time of their death, an ancillary probate proceeding will likely be necessary in that state. This additional process is called an ancillary probate proceeding. The ancillary proceeding is initiated after the primary probate proceeding has been commenced in the decedent’s home state. The sole purpose of the ancillary proceeding is to handle the out-of- state property.

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Lexington, SC 29072

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