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Welcome to Smith & Haskell Law Firm

The Total Advocacy Law Firm

Established in 1926, Smith & Haskell is one of Spartanburg’s oldest law firms and a preeminent legal authority serving Upstate South Carolina. For a century, our practice has been built on a foundation of clarity, trust, and decisive advocacy—helping individuals, estates, and fiduciaries navigate complex legal matters with confidence. We proudly serve Spartanburg, Greenville, and communities across the Upstate in our core practice areas: Elder Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning & Eligibility, and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.

“Our mission is straightforward ~ to protect the interests of our clients under the law in a compassionate, efficient & cost-effective manner.”
~ Edwin C. Haskell, III

Our Practice Areas

Protecting loved ones through every stage of life requires proactive legal planning. Our firm assists families with Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, Long-Term Care, and Special Needs Trusts to safeguard assets and independence for seniors and their families across Spartanburg and Greenville.

Comprehensive estate planning protects what you’ve built and ensures your legacy endures. We guide clients through Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection, and Advance Directives, offering clarity and peace of mind for families throughout Upstate South Carolina.

Effective Medicaid planning helps preserve assets and secure essential care. We counsel clients on Medicaid Eligibility & Benefits, Asset Protection, and Income Rules to balance long-term care needs with financial stability for families in Spartanburg and Greenville.

Mediation offers families a faster, private, and cost-effective way to resolve disputes and conflicts. Our Certified Civil Mediator settles Estate, Probate, Trust, and Will disputes through fair, confidential alternative dispute resolutions that preserve assets and relationships.

Guiding families through probate with clarity, compassion, and legal precision. Our firm helps clients across Spartanburg and Greenville honor their loved one’s wishes, protect rights, and avoid costly delays throughout every stage of probate and estate administration.

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Serving since 1926 ~ Smith & Haskell Law Firm provides Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Medicaid Planning & Eligibility, Civil Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by Certified Probate Court Mediator legal services to clients in Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Boiling Springs, Clinton, Duncan, Greer, Gaffney, Inman, Laurens, Landrum, Pickens, Union, Cherokee, Oconee, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors, Wellford, Woodruff, greater Upstate region of South Carolina.2025 Martindale-Hubble Top Rated Spartanburg & Upstate SC Lawyer™ | 2025 Platinum Client Champion® for Top-Rated Best Lawyers | 2025 AV Preeminent Rating® for the best lawyers in the nation & South Carolina with the “highest level of professional excellence.” Copyright © 2025 Smith & Haskell Law Firm. All Rights Reserved. The Total Advocacy Firm™ is a trademark of Smith & Haskell Law Firm. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney / client relationship.
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