About Hon. Catherine Hood Kennedy

Hon. Catherine Hood Kennedy is a lawyer practicing estate planning, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Catherine received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years. Catherine practices at Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, P.A. in Columbia, SC.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Trusts and Estates 1
- Estate Planning
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation
Other 3
- Wealth Protection Management
- Probate
- Wills

Practice Details

Languages

French
Firm Information

Position
Of Counsel

Firm Name
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, P.A.

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1981, South Carolina
1981, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
2002, U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships
South Carolina Bar (Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1991-1998, 2004—
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 2000-2004
Elder Law Committee, 2004—
House Of Delegates, 2004—
Member, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section, Section Council, 2006, Chair, 2011-2012)
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (2009—), Member, State Laws Committee
S. C. Probate Code Revision Committee, Chair (2008—) American Bar Association
Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section)
National College of Probate Judges (Member, Nominating Committee, 1990-1992)
Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Advisory Board (2004-2010)
Columbia Rotary Club (2000-). Fellow:

Bar Fellowship
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Education & Certifications

Law School
University of South Carolina
Class of 1981
J.D.
cum laude

Other Education
University of South Carolina
Class of 1972
B.A.
cum laude

Legal Certifications
Certified Specialist, Estate Planning and Probate Law, The Supreme Court of South Carolina
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1951
Walterboro, South Carolina, October 3, 1951

Hobbies & Interests
President, Columbia Garden Club (2010-2011); Columbia Rotary Club (1987 - )

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