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Carolyn Marie Bone

16 years of experience
Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation
South Carolina

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Caroline Chavez August 5, 2020

Rating: 10

Carolyn is an experienced family law attorney, dedicated to advocating for her clients with the utmost integrity. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I worked as an associate attorney at the Law Office if Carolyn M. Bone.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I was an associate attorney at the Law Office of Carolyn M. Bone, working as co-counsel on family law matters with firm owner, Carolyn Bone.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
July 2018 - August 2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Carolyn always put the best interests of her clients first, while working to resolve cases in an efficient manner.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Carolyn has years of experience in family law and it clearly showed with her wealth of knowledge and ability to advise clients appropriately.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Carolyn takes the time to fully review the facts and circumstances of each client’s case, ensuring she provides the best legal advice.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Carolyn promptly and fully responded to all questions and concerns of clients. Carolyn continually kept her clients informed on the status of their case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Carolyn is professional and ethical in all aspects of running her firm and representing clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to work for and learn from Carolyn Bone. She is an excellent attorney and I would recommend her to anyone.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Susan E. Williams March 31, 2020

Rating: 10

I trust this lawyer enough to refer her to my personal friends and I have done so. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Friend

Carolyn is a colleague and friend. I have known her for about 5 years. I have called her when I have had family law questions that spilled over into the criminal law setting and she knows the answers to my questions.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I have refer clients to Carolyn On a regular basis because I trust her.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We have had the same clients with different legal needs as recently as 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Absolutely an effective advocate. She is whip smart and is very detailed in her representation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

She is up to date in the new changes in family law. I know that she keeps up with the ever changing family court case law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Carolyn knows family law and has many years of experience representing clients in divorces and child custody matters.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I personally know that Carolyn communicates effectively with her clients and keeps them up to date about the posture of their cases.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

She exhibits professional responsibility and high ethics standards.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law including divorce and child custody and alimony.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Use of Technology

Carolyn served as the president of the Dorchester County Bar. She is a leader amongst lawyers.

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Carolyn runs a client-centered, efficient law firm. She has handled with many difficult situations with grace and professionalism.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Mr. Russell D. Hilton March 30, 2020

Rating: 10

Any attorney is evaluated on their client satisfaction and reputation in the legal community. Carolyn's reputation is impeccable. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Friend

Carolyn is a friend and colleague in the Summerville Area. I have worked with her on multiple occasions as a member of the Dorchester County Bar.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Carolyn and I have represented clients in related matters. Generally, I would have the criminal case and Carolyn would have the domestic case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with her on many occasions in the last few years.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. She absolutely is an effective advocate and she and her staff are responsive to her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I personally have asked Carolyn for answers to domestic questions and she has always provided good advice.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

In any case, she is very thorough and analyzes every angle.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Carolyn is very effective in responding and conveying her position.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have never had any question about her ethics or professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Domestic Relations / Divorce / Custody

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Carolyn is a great person in addition to a great lawyer.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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