Melone Hatley, P.C. Named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Winner in the Family Law Firms Category

For Immediate Release

Columbia, SC – July 20, 2026 – Melone Hatley, P.C., a multi-state family law and estate planning firm with an office in Columbia, has been named a 2026 Best of South Carolina winner in the Family Law Firms category. The annual awards program, presented by Guide to South Carolina, celebrates the businesses and organizations that South Carolinians trust and recommend most.

Unlike honors selected by panels or industry judges, the Best of South Carolina awards are decided by the public. Throughout the year, readers of Guide to South Carolina nominate and vote for their favorite businesses across the state, from restaurants and retailers to healthcare providers and legal professionals. Votes are tabulated and combined with editorial selections to determine each year’s honorees, who are featured in the publication’s print annual, on its website, and across its newsletter and social media channels.

For Melone Hatley, P.C., the recognition reflects the trust of the clients, colleagues, and communities the firm serves across South Carolina.

“This award means a great deal to us because it comes directly from the people of South Carolina,” said Rebecca Melone, Founder and Managing Partner of Melone Hatley, P.C. “When we opened our Columbia office, our goal was to bring the same personalized, compassionate representation our clients have come to expect from us in every state we serve. Hearing from the community that we are delivering on that promise is the highest compliment we could receive.”

The firm opened its Columbia office in 2024 as part of its expansion across the Southeast. Today, Melone Hatley, P.C. operates nine offices across Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas, representing clients in divorce, child custody, support, and estate planning matters.

“Our South Carolina team has built something special in a short amount of time,” said Charles Hatley, CEO of Melone Hatley, P.C. “This recognition belongs to our attorneys, paralegals, and client service professionals in Columbia who show up for families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We are grateful to everyone who voted and proud to be part of this community.”

The 2026 Best of South Carolina winners are featured on the Guide to South Carolina website and in the program’s annual print publication.

About Melone Hatley, P.C.

Melone Hatley, P.C. is a woman-owned family law and estate planning firm dedicated to serving clients through personalized legal strategies and compassionate representation. With offices across Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas, the firm offers services for legal matters including divorce, custody, support, and estate planning. For more information about the firm, visit their website at www.melonehatley.com or contact the office directly at 800-479-8124.

About Guide to South Carolina

Guide to South Carolina is a statewide publication and online resource highlighting what locals love and visitors return for across the Palmetto State. The publication is home to the Best of South Carolina awards, an annual community-voted program recognizing top local businesses in categories ranging from food and hospitality to professional and legal services. Winners are showcased in the Guide to South Carolina print annual, online directory, newsletter, and social media channels. For more information, visit guidetosouthcarolina.com.