Christy Ford Allen

Christy Ford Allen is a highly accomplished attorney with over two decades of experience in business litigation, real estate litigation, probate and estate litigation, and professional negligence. She is a partner at Wills Massalon & Allen LLC, based in Charleston, South Carolina, providing strategic legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Ms. Allen graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998, following her undergraduate studies at Clemson University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in 1995. Her academic excellence laid the foundation for a successful legal career marked by dedication, integrity, and skill.

After earning her Juris Doctor, Ms. Allen served as a law clerk to the Honorable P. Michael Duffy of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. She has been licensed to practice law in South Carolina since 1998 and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ms. Allen is recognized for resolving complex legal disputes with strategic precision and professionalism. Her practice focuses on mediation and high-stakes, non-routine litigation, where she serves as a trusted legal advisor and advocate. She also contributes to the legal field through published scholarship, including her work on Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in South Carolina damages law.

Committed to her community, Ms. Allen engages in meaningful pro bono work and leadership roles. She has served on the MUSC Children’s Hospital Patient Family Advisory Board and the Executive Board of Lowcountry Local First. Her contributions reflect her dedication to using her legal skills to support her community and promote justice.

Recognized by her peers and professional organizations, Ms. Allen has been consistently selected to Super Lawyers since 2014 and holds a prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, affirming her as a top-tier legal professional.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wills Massalon & Allen LLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Women Lawyer’s Association

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• University of South Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Clemson University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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