Peace of Mind
Begins with Us.
Estates, Guardianships & Adoptions Law office in South Carolina
Starting your estate plan doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ll guide you through it with patience, experience, and compassion. Estate planning should be tailored to your life—and the people you love most.
Focused Legal Guidance for Life’s Most Important Decisions
What i do best
This isn’t just paperwork. It’s about people. And you’re in good hands At The Gerald Law Firm, we help individuals and families navigate pivotal legal moments with clarity, care, and confidence. Our practice now centers on the areas where we make the most meaningful impact—estate planning, probate administration, guardianships and conservatorships, and adoptions.
If you're planning for the future, managing a loved one’s estate, seeking legal authority to care for a vulnerable family member, or growing your family through adoption, we’re here to help—with deep experience and a personal, hands-on approach..
When a loved one can no longer manage their affairs due to age, illness, or incapacity, we assist with legal arrangements that ensure proper care and responsible oversight.
We handle every adoption case with the seriousness and joy it deserves—representing adoptive parents, birth parents, and children with integrity and experience.
Craft a plan that protects your legacy and honors your wishes. We create tailored legal tools including wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and more.
We offer clear, compassionate guidance through the probate process, whether you're handling a loved one’s estate or facing complex legal questions about asset distribution.
What Makes Us Different?
a client-centric approach
Most of our clients are families—sometimes with young children, sometimes navigating blended households, aging parents, or business transitions. Many have never worked with a lawyer before. They come to us with questions, and we make sure they leave with answers, a plan, and a sense of calm.
What You Can Expect Working with Us:
- One-on-One Meetings
- Clear Communication
- Customized Care
Meet the Attorney
Dennis M. Gerald has been serving the people of South Carolina with integrity and dedication since 1989. A Columbia native and proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, Dennis founded The Gerald Law Firm to provide clients with personalized, principled legal representation during some of life’s most sensitive and significant moments.
Over the years, Dennis’s practice has evolved to reflect his passion for service and his deep understanding of the legal issues that matter most to families and individuals. Today, The Gerald Law Firm focuses exclusively on estate planning, probate administration, guardianships and conservatorships, and adoption law.
Whether guiding clients through the loss of a loved one, helping prepare for the future, or celebrating the formation of new families, Dennis approaches every case with clarity, compassion, and confidence built over decades of practice.
Peace of Mind Begins with a Plan You Trust.
