Real Estate · Estate Planning · Family Law · Litigation
Seamless closings.
Trusted counsel.
The Thomas Law Firm is a boutique firm in the heart of downtown Columbia — dedicated to real estate closings, estate planning, and family law. We know our clients well and always seek to exceed their expectations.
Downtown Columbia, SC · Boutique & hands-on
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Boutique
Personalized, hands-on service
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Downtown
Heart of Columbia, SC
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In-house title
Abstractor on staff
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93 reviews
Trusted by Columbia clients
About our firm
Built to Handle All Your Legal Needs
A boutique law firm that practices in the fields of real estate, estate planning, litigation and family law.
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Columbia, the Thomas Law Firm specializes in the areas of real estate and estate planning, litigation and family law. We are a family law firm committed to our values of integrity and professionalism.
We pride ourselves on being hands on and genuine; we know our clients well and always seek to exceed their expectations. Our office looks forward to helping you with your legal needs.
Columbia, SC
Downtown office
Practice areas
Full-service legal counsel in Columbia
The Thomas Law Firm handles the full range of transactional and family legal matters — with particular depth in real estate closings and estate planning.
Commercial & Residential Real Estate
We have excellent relationships with area bankers, lenders, brokers and realtors. Our network and attention to detail will make sure your closing is quick and seamless. With our in-house title abstractor, helpful paralegals and hands-on attorneys, we manage all steps in the process to ensure you a hassle-free and on-time closing.
Get in touchEstate Planning
We are a family business committed to assisting you and your family in all transactional legal matters. The Thomas Law Firm can help you confidently plan a secure future for your family. We have abundant experience preparing all types of estate planning documents, from the simple will to the more complex legal documents.
Get in touchFamily Law & General Litigation
We specialize in complex family law issues and can provide legal representation for divorce, child custody/visitation, adoption, and child support. We also provide legal representation for general litigation issues, taking a sensible, pragmatic approach that allows clients to reach their goals without needless expense.
Get in touchHow it works
Your closing, step by step
Our in-house team manages every step of your real estate closing — so nothing falls through the cracks and your transaction closes on time.
Title search & abstract
Our in-house title abstractor researches the complete chain of title, identifies any encumbrances, and delivers a clean abstract before closing day.
Coordinate with all parties
We work directly with your lender, broker and realtor — leveraging long-standing area relationships to keep the transaction on schedule.
Closing day
Our hands-on attorneys walk you through every document. Every question is answered before you sign. No surprises.
Recording & disbursement
After closing, we handle recording, disbursement, and all follow-up paperwork so your transaction is fully and cleanly resolved.
Title search & abstract
Our in-house title abstractor researches the complete chain of title, identifies any encumbrances, and delivers a clean abstract before closing day.
Coordinate with all parties
We work directly with your lender, broker and realtor — leveraging long-standing area relationships to keep the transaction on schedule.
Closing day
Our hands-on attorneys walk you through every document. Every question is answered before you sign. No surprises.
Recording & disbursement
After closing, we handle recording, disbursement, and all follow-up paperwork so your transaction is fully and cleanly resolved.
Our team
Attorneys & staff
Mark Thomas, Esq.
Mark is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the USC School of Law. He and his wife, Michelle, are active members of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. They live in downtown Columbia with their five young children.
mthomas@markthomaslawfirm.com
Brent Takach, Esq.
Brent is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and received his JD from the Appalachian School of Law. Brent lives in downtown Columbia, where he and his wife are members of The First Presbyterian Church of Columbia.
brent@markthomaslawfirm.comOur Staff
Kristi Sellers
Paralegal
Kristi has worked in the legal field as a paralegal since 2006. She and her husband, Brian, have four wonderful children. They live in the Northeast and are active members of North Point Community Church.
Mackenzie Takach
Staff
Mackenzie is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University of South Carolina, where she received her Master's in Education. She lives in downtown Columbia where she and her husband Brent are members of First Presbyterian Church.
Meredith Wolf
Paralegal
Meredith is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has worked in the legal field as a paralegal since 2005.
Hands-on, boutique counsel — right in downtown Columbia.
Our boutique team in downtown Columbia handles your matter personally — from contract to closing and beyond. Call us or send a message.
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Contact Thomas Law Firm
Our office looks forward to helping you with your legal needs. Call us or send a message and we will be in touch.