Catharine Garbee Griffin, Estate Litigation Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina

Catharine concentrates on estate litigation, insurance, product liability, slip & fall, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catharine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Litigation

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• Insurance

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• Product Liability

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• Slip & Fall

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• Real Estate

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Catharine's primary office is at Landmark IV, 3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 109, Columbia, SC, 29204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catharine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Catharine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate litigation practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Catharine for a estate litigation case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catharine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Catharine offer a free consultation?

  Catharine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catharine's office. Some estate litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Catharine's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate litigation cases in South Carolina typically take?

  Simple estate litigation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catharine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Catharine take my case if I'm outside Columbia?

  Catharine is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Catharine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Catharine?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catharine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Catharine accepting new estate litigation clients right now?

  Catharine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.