Christy Ford Allen

Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

Wills Massalon & Allen LLC
Christy Ford Allen
Wills Massalon & Allen LLC

Practice Areas: Business Litigation, General Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more

Licensed in South Carolina since: 1998

Education: University of South Carolina School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013

Wills Massalon & Allen LLC

97 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29401 Visit website

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Christy Ford Allen serves most areas of South Carolina. Her law practice focuses on business and real estate litigation, probate litigation, small business issues, and mediation. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, Christy Allen was admitted to the bar in South Carolina in 1998. She is also admitted to the U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit.

Ms. Allen has a reputation of excellence that is recognized by her peers.  She is an officer on the Charleston County Bar Executive Committee, and past President of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Her dedication to her advising clients is mirrored in her commitment to her community. Her pro bono activities include the MUSC Children's Hospital Patient Family Advisory Committee Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Lowcountry Local First.

Clients in South Carolina find that Ms. Allen offers over 20 years of experience in the areas of business litigation, real estate litigation, probate litigation, and professional negligence matters.  In all cases that pertain to any type of business and civil litigation, no matter the circumstances or complication of the case, Christy Allen will strive to protect the rights of her clients and pursue justice on their behalf.

Practice areas

Business Litigation, General Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business/Corporate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Professional Liability: Defense
  • 40% Business Litigation
  • 20% General Litigation
  • 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 10% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 10% Professional Liability: Defense

First Admitted: 1998, South Carolina

Professional Webpage: http://www.wmalawfirm.net/Attorneys/Christy-F-Allen.shtml

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Charleston County Bar Assoc., President, 2021
  • Past-President, South Carolina Chapter, Federal Bar Association, 2010
  • Board of Directors, South Carolina Chapter, Federal Bar Association, 2003 - 2010
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
  • South Carolina Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • SC Circuit Court Mediator
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Lowcountry Local First, Board of Directors
  • MUSC Children's Hospital, Parent Faculty Advisory Council
Honors/Awards:
  • The SC Chapter of the Federal Bar Association was presented with the Chapter Activity Presidential Citation Award in recognition of the 2010 Eithics CLE and Annual Meeting at the FBA Annual Meeting and Convention held Sept. 22-25 in New Orleans
  • Cum Laude, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1998
Educational Background:
  • Clemson University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1995
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in South Carolina Damages, 2nd ed., SC Bar, 2009
Industry Groups:
  • Food And Beverage
  • Real Estate
  • Small Business

Office location for Christy Ford Allen

97 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: 843-727-1144

Selections

12 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013

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