I can highly recommend Lisa for all your estate planning needs in Columbia, SC. She is a very hard working and intelligent attorney.

They will not review any pre-prepared documents, and would only quote to produce new (Will, Financial POA etc.). The quote however is only after a $350 consultation and they wouldn't even give me an approximate price indication even though I was able to give them a high level description over the phone. read more

We completed our estate planning documents this week including a joint revocable trust, pour over wills, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and property transfers. Ethan Carroll assisted us in planning and executing these documents with expertise and professionalism. We have been most impressed with the service we have received and found the You Tube videos were very helpful in providing guidance and understanding these complicated legal matters. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone needing assistance with estate matters. read more

Liar lisa...and agents 1 and 3. She received an "unfavorable report" from another attorney...regarding unprofessionalism and lies...and concerning comments from agent 2, Social Services and Sheriffs...questionable actions regarding social security and funds received under false statements...lies and more lies...a special needs trust she created without the parent's knowledge, appointing a "special needs trustee/beneficiary" who is unknown and more than likely not in the best interest of the child...not to mention the amount she has taken...as another attorney stated "for what"... the child, is not benefitting from their assets and the trust is "Irrevocable"...the child, my daughter is suffering as a result...dirty actions...as other professionals have acknowledged. Has done nothing in the best interest of the child, however, has focused negative comments and actions against the one person that has advocated for the child, a retired 20 year military veteran, with...an impressive career to include two Pentagon tours and two NATO tours and an assignment to the White House...Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal...etc., etc...etc...advocated for over a decade for my child's education, which was denied, acknowledged by the other liar...attorney...I never mistreated my child...as acknowledged by many professionals to include the attorney that submitted the unfavorable report on lisa brown and the other attorney. Totally unprofessional!!!!!!!!!! Be mindfull of how you treat individuals with special needs...looking at your profile pics...it appears you're reaping what you have sown. I was described as the "consumate professional" by the Assistant to the JCS....my boss....I never lied or wrongly accused anyone of wrong doing...to make myself look appealing in a professional capacity...the "epitome of professionalism, head and shoulders above the rest, sets the example for others to immulate"...you didn't do your homework...appearances can trip you up and make you look like a ... read more

Sept 13, 2018: I am editing the review I posted August 30, 2018 following contact from LawyerLisa. I repeatedly requested invoices months ago, having not received one since April 5th. I waited and then gave up. Sept 11, LawyerLisa sent me an invoice so I could finally see how my retainer was spent over April, May and June and how much is left. This somewhat alleviates one aspect of my negative impression of LawyerLisa. I am editing my review so it continues to reflect my overall experience; comments which previously referred to non-provision of invoices after April 5th, now refer to the invoice provided Sept 11. Edited text is enclosed in brackets and prefaced by "edit". _______ I am a UK resident with family in South Carolina. I was asked to sign a release relating to the termination of a South Carolina-based trust. I asked LawyerLisa to review the document so I could sign with peace of mind. I thought it would be straightforward to review a three-page document. I thought any attorney at the top of their game could quickly knock this out of the park. Sadly, LawyerLisa accomplished the opposite of this. In my experience, LawyerLisa were unprofessional and careless. Most egregiously, they failed to provide monthly invoices. (edit Sept 13, 2018: I received one invoice April 5th, and the second and final invoice on Sept 11th. The majority of work was done in April, so to not receive an invoice until September is hardly satisfactory. It is preferable, however, to not receiving an invoice at all and being left to wonder why.) _______ We started off on the wrong foot: they asked me to sign an engagement letter which included the name of a complete stranger. I saw this as silly rather than alarming so I signed the corrected letter and paid the $1000 retainer March 8th. Big mistake. Note that the letter was to be signed by both parties - to my knowledge LawyerLisa never signed it. I certainly didn't receive a copy. They estimated the review would be complete by "the middle of next week", and then went silent for three weeks. They said the review was complete, then went silent for another three weeks. I chased them, as two months had passed since we first made contact with LawyerLisa. They said it had been "hard to find the time to write everything out in email". Finally, they sent the review April 27th. The content was what I hoped to hear: no complications, terms are normal etc... It took them SIX WEEKS to provide this review. _______ The delay was a problem because of LawyerLisa's lack of communication. They could have told me that it was going to take longer than expected. They could have provided updates on their progress instead of going silent. Simple courtesy would have made the client feel valued rather than taken for granted. How not to manage a clients expectations: they sent the review two days after saying they'll "make sure to get it done today". Why not just say "by the end of the week"? _______ Unprompted, they then advised I had the option to "not the agreement as well". It took them one week to clarify this nonsensical suggestion. (edit Sept 13, 2018: The invoice I received Sept 11 indicates this extra slice of legal advice cost $39 for the suggestion, and another $39 for the clarification.) They sent one invoice April 5th (36 minutes worked in March). In June, they said "we should be able to produce an invoice soon". (edit Sept 13, 2018: I didn't hear from them again until Sept 11, 2018) (edit Sept 13, 2018: They finally provided a second invoice covering April to June including an extra charge for March not included in the first invoice. This is better than nothing, but much less satisfactory than the terms laid out in their own engagement letter: "While the case is pending, you will receive an itemized statement each month listing the services rendered and costs and expenses incurred in this matter.") read more

I own a property in Columbia, SC that I purchased through a tax lien sale that I have been trying to sell since 2012 (4 + years). I completed a quit title law suit to change the title from a tax deed to a fee simple deed (Process to rightfully take ownership of the property). I finally located a willing and able buyer to purchase the property and I needed an attorney to meet with the buyer to sign the purchase agreement because I live in Phoenix. I hired LawyerLisa, LLC to facilitate the sale. Prior to Pamela Price meeting with our buyer I emailed her an explanation of how we acquired the property through a tax deed and how we received a court order from a judge stating we have fee simple title to the property. Pamela met with our buyer without reading this email and the court order and advised him that if he buys our property the owner who did not pay their taxes could tell him to get off the property if a quit title lawsuit isn't completed. This put fear in our buyers mind and he later decided not to purchase our property. The buyer stated he had a cashier's check in his hand at the time for half the purchase price. Due to the lawyers at LawyerLisa, LLC I was not able to sell our property and if not sold by the end of this year I will lose it because I can't afford to pay the property taxes anymore. I would advise anyone and everyone to avoid hiring this law firm for any matters because they will not represent your best interest and they will not read important documents that could dramatically change the outcome of your transaction or legal proceeding. Stay clear of this company! read more

We just moved here from CA and wanted our paperwork updated. They did an great job. Their complete service provided us with information and elder care information that we did not even know about. Would strongly recommend to anyone wanting to better understand will, directives and estate information. read more

LawyerLisa, LLC focuses on estate planning and Lisa Hostetler is a certified elder law attorney so she really knows her stuff! LawyerLisa helped me buy my first house and it was a great experience. I have LawyerLisa handle all of my estate planning and real estate law needs. read more

We were so grateful to work with LawyerLisa for our closing at our new home. They were so great! They answered all our questions and made the process of buying a home much more enjoyable. She and her staff were very helpful and I would highly recommend them in the future! read more