Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hilton Head Island
Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC is a team of dedicated legal professionals serving Hilton Head Island and the Low Country Region. Our attorneys combine over 100 years of collective experience to provide personalized legal solutions for families, businesses, and individuals. We specialize in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury cases, offering a collaborative approach that prioritizes client needs. Our practice emphasizes clear communication, avoiding legal jargon to ensure clients fully understand their options.With a focus on holistic problem-solving, we guide clients through complex legal matters with empathy and expertise. Our team includes certified specialists in real estate, trusts, and malpractice litigation. We maintain a client-centered philosophy, ensuring every case receives individualized attention and strategic counsel. Our attorneys are committed to walking alongside clients every step of the way, leveraging decades of experience to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Services
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Medical Malpractice
Real Estate Law
Personal Injury
Probate Administration
Trust Management
Long-Term Care Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our team provides personalized, jargon-free legal guidance tailored to client needs.
- We maintain a collaborative approach combining expertise from multiple legal disciplines.
- Our attorneys specialize in complex areas including Elder Law and Medical Malpractice.
- We guarantee individualized attention with a focus on clear communication and strategy.
What people say
Helped carry out wishes
Explained everything clearly
Recommend 100%
Best firm on island
Can do it all
Services
Elder Law
Our Elder Law practice addresses issues facing older adults and their families. We provide comprehensive legal solutions for long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, guardianship, and special needs trusts. With specialized knowledge of senior-specific legal challenges, we help clients protect assets while ensuring quality care. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance through complex healthcare and financial decisions.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to protect clients' assets and wishes. Our services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. By understanding each client's unique family dynamics and financial situation, we develop strategies to minimize tax burdens and ensure smooth asset transfer. Our team provides clear explanations of estate planning options while maintaining compliance with South Carolina regulations.
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice practice handles cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and nursing home negligence. We investigate healthcare provider conduct to determine if standards of care were violated. With specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, we advocate for clients who suffered preventable harm. Our team works with medical experts to build strong cases seeking compensation for medical expenses and pain suffering.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions across the Low Country Region. Our services include purchase agreements, title examinations, and closing representation. We assist with construction loans, refinancing, and 'For Sale By Owner' transactions. Our local expertise ensures clients understand property rights and obligations while protecting their investments throughout the transaction process.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice represents clients in car wreck, truck accident, and traumatic brain injury cases. We investigate liability, negotiate with insurance companies, and pursue compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. With experience in South Carolina personal injury law, we handle complex cases involving permanent nerve injuries and wrongful death. Our goal is to secure fair settlements while providing compassionate support during recovery.
People
Cathy West Olivetti
Founding Partner
Cathy West Olivetti specializes in real estate, probate, and estate administration. With over 25 years of legal experience, she focuses on property transactions and estate management. Her practice emphasizes clear title transfers and efficient probate proceedings.
Alisa L. McCray
Partner
Alisa L. McCray concentrates on estate planning and trust law. She helps clients create comprehensive plans for asset distribution and healthcare decisions. Her expertise includes developing tax-efficient trusts and durable powers of attorney for clients across South Carolina.
Daphne S. Withrow
Partner
Daphne S. Withrow, a registered nurse, specializes in medical malpractice cases. She combines clinical knowledge with legal expertise to investigate healthcare provider negligence. Her practice focuses on surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and nursing home abuse cases in the Low Country Region.
Jill R. Kroamer
Partner
Jill R. Kroamer leads our Elder Law practice. She assists clients with long-term care planning, Medicaid applications, and special needs trusts. Recognized as a leading elder law attorney on Hilton Head Island, she provides compassionate guidance for senior legal matters.
Alex W. Olivetti
Associate
Alex W. Olivetti handles probate administration and elder law matters. He assists with estate settlement, trust management, and guardianship proceedings. His practice focuses on helping families navigate complex probate processes while maintaining sensitivity to client needs during difficult times.
Questions
What areas of law does Olivetti, McCray & Withrow specialize in?
We specialize in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Trust Management, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Real Estate Law. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience across these practice areas.
How does your collaborative approach benefit clients?
Our team-oriented method combines multiple legal specialties to create comprehensive solutions. This approach ensures clients receive well-rounded advice addressing all aspects of their legal matters while maintaining consistent representation.
What experience do you have with medical malpractice cases?
Partner Daphne S. Withrow, a registered nurse, leads our medical malpractice practice. We handle surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and nursing home negligence cases, combining clinical understanding with legal expertise to prove healthcare provider negligence.
How do you assist with elder law and long-term care planning?
We help clients prepare for future care needs through Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, and guardianship arrangements. Our elder law team provides compassionate guidance to protect assets while ensuring quality senior care options.
What makes your estate planning services unique?
We create personalized estate plans that address each client's specific family dynamics and financial situation. Our attorneys explain complex legal concepts in plain language and develop strategies to protect assets while honoring clients' wishes.
