Our Services

Practical Legal Guidance. Proven Experience. Local Insight.

At Coltrane & Wilkins, LLC, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, and the surrounding Lowcountry. Our approach is simple, deliver clear advice, responsive communication, and efficient solutions that protect your interests and move you forward.

Real Estate Law

Our firm has extensive experience handling residential and commercial real estate matters throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties. We assist buyers, sellers, lenders, and developers with property closings, title issues, and other legal matters involving real estate transactions.

From contract to closing, we handle residential and commercial real estate transactions with precision and care. Our team works closely with buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents to ensure a smooth process while protecting your investment every step of the way.

Services include:

  • Residential & commercial closings

  • Title review & insurance

  • Purchase & sale agreements

  • Refinance and HELOC transactions

  • Deed preparation & transfers

  • 1031 tax deferred exchanges

  • Escrow Agent 

Real Estate Law

Business Law

We provide legal guidance for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, from formation and acquisition to growth, operation, and eventual sale. Our attorneys help business owners navigate contracts, organizational structure, and the day-to-day legal considerations involved in running a successful company.

Whether you’re starting a new venture or managing an established company, we provide practical legal guidance to help your business operate with confidence. We focus on long-term success, helping you avoid risk while staying positioned for growth.

Services include:

  • Business formation & structuring

  • Purchase & sale of businesses

  • Contracts & agreements

  • Corporate governance

  • Ongoing legal counsel

  • Registered Agent

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Civil Litigation

When disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, experienced legal representation is critical. At Coltrane & Wilkins, LLC, we represent clients in a wide range of civil matters, providing strategic guidance and strong advocacy both in and out of the courtroom.

This includes:

  • Contract disputes

  • Business disagreements

  • Property disputes

  • Partnership conflicts

  • Defense and plaintiff representation

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Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve experienced legal guidance focused on your recovery. We work closely with clients to pursue fair compensation while navigating the complexities of insurance claims and liability.

This includes:

  • Auto accidents

  • Slip and fall injuries

  • Negligence claims

  • Insurance disputes related to injury

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Foreclosure & Collection

We represent lenders, businesses, and creditors in recovering outstanding debts and enforcing financial obligations. Our team provides efficient, compliant legal support through every stage of the foreclosure and collections process.

This includes:

  • Foreclosure actions

  • Debt recovery & collections

  • Creditor rights enforcement

  • Default and delinquency matters

  • Judgment enforcement

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Arbitration & Mediation

Curtis L. Coltrane serves as a certified mediator and arbitrator in the South Carolina Circuit Courts and is also certified as a mediator in the Federal Courts of South Carolina. He is a member of the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and regularly assists in resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution.

Not every dispute needs to be resolved in court. We offer alternative dispute resolution services designed to save time, reduce costs, and reach fair outcomes through structured negotiation and impartial guidance.

Services include:

  • Mediation services

  • Arbitration representation

  • Settlement negotiations

  • Conflict resolution strategies

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Areas of practice

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    Real Estate Law

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    Business Law

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    Civil Litigation

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    Personal Injury

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    Foreclosure & Collection

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    Arbitration & Mediation

We provide the following services

  • General Civil Trial and Appellate Practice in all State and Federal Courts

  • Collection

  • Foreclosure

  • Real Property

  • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Closings

  • Personal Injury

  • Zoning

  • Land Use and Municipal Law

  • Contract Litigation

  • 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges

  • Business Law

  • Full service title company including title abstracting

  • Mediation and Arbitration

  • Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law

Approved Closing Attorneys for

  • Wells Fargo Bank

  • Bank of America

  • Regions Bank

  • Palmetto State Bank

  • SunTrust Bank

  • JP Morgan Chase

  • BB&T

  • TD Bank

  • and all local mortgage lenders

Title Agencies

  • First American Title Insurance Company