Regina M. Banis, LLC is a distinguished full-service law firm based in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, specializing in family law, estate planning, and real estate transactions. With nearly three decades of legal expertise and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest recognition for legal skills and ethics—the firm is recognized for its personalized, compassionate approach to complex legal matters.
Founded in 2007 by Regina M. Banis, who has been practicing in the region since 1994, the firm serves individuals, families, and businesses across Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton, and Charleston counties. Their practice is built on a client-centric philosophy, emphasizing resolution-oriented strategies, whether through mediation, litigation, or thoughtful planning. The team is particularly skilled in handling emotionally sensitive cases involving divorce, custody, adoption, and probate, ensuring clients receive both legal excellence and empathetic support.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Divorce (No-Fault and At-Fault)
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Parenting Plans and Agreements
- Guardian ad Litem Services
- Mediation (Certified Family Court Mediator)
- Collaborative Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Trusts
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Probate Avoidance Strategies
- Advanced Healthcare Directives
- Tax Planning
- Real Estate Law
- Residential Real Estate Closings
- Commercial Real Estate Closings
- Mortgage Refinances
- Home Equity Lines of Credit
- Adoption Services (Domestic, International, Agency, Private, Stepparent, Relative, Adult, and LGBTQIA+ Adoptions)
- Business Formation and Closings
- Legal Services for Matrimonial and Family Disputes
The firm serves the South Carolina Lowcountry region, including Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton, and Charleston counties. Regina M. Banis is a certified family court mediator, and the firm has received local accolades such as Best Attorney in Best of Bluffton and Sun City Select. Their inclusive approach extends to serving diverse families and individuals, with services available in English.
