Charleston Attorneys You Can Actually Count On.
Dependable by Design. Defined by Care.
When life or business gets complicated, you deserve a legal team that keeps its word.
Henderson & Henderson is a Charleston law firm serving families and business owners across South Carolina in business law, litigation, estate planning, probate, and family law. We call you back, explain your options in plain English, and guide you every step of the way, with steady hands and Southern integrity.
*Case results depend on the unique facts of each matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
A Charleston law firm for families and business owners
Calm when emotions run high. Clear when the process feels uncertain. Dependable when it matters most.
Henderson & Henderson is led by brothers John and Wesley Henderson. Our attorneys and paralegals handle the legal matters that shape a family’s future and a company’s growth: contracts and business disputes, wills and probate, divorce and custody.
Because both sides of the practice sit under one roof, the team that drafted your operating agreement can also plan your estate. Our clients aren’t case numbers. They’re neighbors, families, and business owners across South Carolina.
- Practice areas
- Business law, litigation, estate planning, probate, and family law
- Offices
- Charleston, Summerville, Pawleys Island, and Myrtle Beach, SC
- Response time
- Every call and email returned the same day
- Client rating
- 4.9 stars across 200+ Google reviews
Dependable by Design
Dependability isn’t a tagline. It’s a system.From the first conversation to final resolution, you’ll experience structure, responsiveness, and accountability built into every step.
When we promise a Friday draft, you’ll have it Friday. That’s not marketing. That’s culture.
Defined by Care
We treat clients like guests and colleagues like partners.That means warm conversations, transparent updates, and a steady sense of dignity at every stage.
We believe good lawyering feels like good hospitality. Firm when needed, gracious always.
All Under One Roof: Legal Counsel for Charleston Families and Businesses
Life and business overlap. Your legal support should, too. Our attorneys provide seamless guidance across every major practice area.
For your business
From formation through eight-figure disputes, one team that already knows your company.
- Business LawContracts, operating agreements, and the day-to-day counsel that keeps a South Carolina business out of trouble.
- General CounselOngoing outside counsel without the in-house salary, so legal questions get answered before they become problems.
- LLC SetupForm your South Carolina LLC properly the first time, with the operating agreement and filings handled end to end.
- TrademarkSearch, file, and protect your brand with the USPTO, and enforce it when someone copies you.
- Demand LettersA letter on firm letterhead that resolves most disputes long before a courtroom is involved.
- Business LitigationWhen negotiation fails, business litigation attorneys who have taken complex commercial cases through trial.
- ConstructionLien filings, payment disputes, and defect claims for contractors, subcontractors, and owners across the Lowcountry.
- EmploymentHandbooks, non-competes, terminations, and the disputes that sometimes follow.
For your family & estate
Steady counsel for the matters closest to home, handled with clarity and care.
- Family LawOne family law team for custody, divorce, support, and everything that follows.
- Estate PlanningWills, trusts, and powers of attorney drafted by a Charleston estate planning attorney who explains every clause.
- Probate AdministrationA Charleston probate attorney to guide executors through South Carolina probate court, step by step.
- DivorceContested or uncontested, a divorce lawyer who protects your position without inflaming it.
- Child Custody and VisitationCustody, visitation, and modifications, always with your children’s stability as the measure.
- Prenuptial AgreementsClear, enforceable agreements drafted well before the wedding, not during the stress of it.
- AdoptionStepparent, agency, and private adoptions, handled with the care the moment deserves.
Whether you’re resolving a custody dispute or negotiating a contract, we offer one dependable team that already knows your story.
The Henderson Path
Six steps from the first call to the final resolution. Every step marked Promise is guaranteed in writing and signed on every matter.
Connect
Same-day response. You’ll talk to a real person who listens and confirms how we can help.
Onboard
Within 3 days, we outline scope, timeline, and fees in writing, so there are no surprises.
Map
In your first week, you’ll receive your written Henderson Roadmap showing milestones, responsibilities, and expected costs.
Act
We take concrete steps within 30 days: filings, correspondence, or key actions that move your case forward.
Update
You’ll always know where things stand, with clear, regular updates and same-day replies.
Resolve
When your matter closes, you’ll receive a summary and next steps. No loose ends. No guesswork.
The Henderson Promise
- Same-day response
- No-surprise billing
- Roadmap in 7 days
- Action in 30 days
- Continuous improvement
200+ five-star Google reviews · Charleston, South Carolina
“Sharp minds, relentless dedication, and airtight legal strategy. This is the firm.”Mary Margaret Edens · Google review
Business litigation I came to Wesley and his team with an extremely complex case just months before trial. They immediately stepped in with confidence, clarity, and a clear strategy, and took it all the way through to a successful outcome. Scott Clark
Referred by professionals John & Wes Henderson have handled business law matters for dozens of our clients over the years. Their team does an outstanding job, and we cannot recommend them enough. Robert Donaldson
Family law It may have been expensive, but worth every penny. William Lindsey
Estate planning From my initial consultation to the final signing, the entire process took only a little over a week. The team communicated clearly, answered my questions, and handled everything efficiently. Deborah Kondracki
12-year client Wesley handles all our business legal needs, from client service agreements to employee handbooks. John handles our personal wills and business succession planning. We’ve worked alongside them now for 12-plus years. Heath Gunther
Divorce From the very first consultation, they were professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Their hard work led to a result I’m genuinely grateful for. Greg Johnsman
Business law Every question I had was answered promptly and clearly, and I always felt informed about where my case stood. We reached a resolution that exceeded my expectations, and he always answers the phone! William McGill
Family law Their attentiveness and professionalism never wavered. Their representation was worth every dollar. Jennifer Chadwell
Full-service counsel If you’re seeking genuine, approachable and honest legal advice (coupled with stellar service), this is where you’re sure to find it. Caroline Revell Blaha
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Attorneys and paralegals clients know by name
Read the reviews and you’ll notice something: our clients don’t just thank the firm. They name the people. Meet the partners, and the team that stands behind every matter.
Rooted in Charleston. Trusted Across South Carolina.
Born from Charleston’s spirit of hospitality, we believe law should serve people, not intimidate them. That’s why we balance warmth with strength, clarity with care, and strategy with integrity.
Clients across South Carolina choose Henderson & Henderson for one reason:
We do what we say we’ll do, with skill, heart, and dependability.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, call (843) 212-3188.
How quickly will someone get back to me?
The same day. Every call and email is answered or returned the same day by a real member of our team, not a call center. It is the first of the five commitments we make in writing on every matter.
What happens at my first consultation?
You speak with someone who listens and confirms whether we can help. If we take the matter, you receive the scope, timeline, and fees within 3 days, and a written Henderson Roadmap in your first week showing milestones, responsibilities, and expected costs. We take concrete action on your matter within 30 days.
Do you take clients outside Charleston?
Yes. We represent clients across South Carolina, with four offices running from Charleston up the coast to Myrtle Beach.
Let’s Begin Your Path Forward.
Call, click, or come by our office today. You’ll speak with someone who listens, responds, and acts the same day. Because when life demands clarity, you deserve a law firm that’s Dependable by Design. Defined by Care.
578-A East Bay Street, Charleston SC 29403 · Summerville · Pawleys Island · Myrtle Beach · Same-day response guaranteed
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