Evan Guthrie

Evan Guthrie owns a Charleston law firm and maintains a broad practice that includes estate planning, wills, living trusts, probate, elder law, special needs planning, and durable powers of attorney. His firm lists business law, real estate, family law, litigation, mediation, criminal defense, and personal injury among its services. His estate planning work helps clients organize legal documents and plan for property, decision making, and future administration.

Guthrie earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the College of Charleston and graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was named to the Dean’s List. He founded his law firm after completing law school and passing the South Carolina Bar. His academic background and broad practice provide a foundation for advising clients on planning documents, probate procedures, property issues, business matters, and disputes that cross traditional practice boundaries.

Guthrie’s estate planning practice includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, elder law, and special needs planning. His wider legal work includes real estate and business matters, family law, mediation, and litigation. That combination can be useful when a client’s planning needs involve property ownership, family relationships, closely held businesses, or future administration. He helps clients identify appropriate legal tools, prepare documents, and understand the procedures that apply after incapacity or death.

Evan Guthrie has participated in South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division service, including Wills Clinics and other access-to-justice efforts, and his biography notes pro bono recognition and leadership activities. His practice combines estate planning with experience across several related legal areas. He works with clients to create practical plans, address probate and property concerns, and coordinate legal documents with broader family, business, and long-term planning goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Evan Guthrie Law Firm
• Member, South Carolina Bar
• Vice Chair, Elder Law Committee, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
• Chair, Habitat For Humanity Wills Clinic Committee, South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Dorchester 2 School Board

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• College of Charleston
  Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

Awards & Badges