Serving the Lowcountry Community Since 1967
Novit & Scarminach, P.A. was established in 1983 by Herbert L. Novit and Charles A. Scarminach. Mr. Novit and Mr. Scarminach had been practicing law in Beaufort County in separate firms since the late '60s and the early '70s respectively and offer significant combined experience in business law, real estate law and real estate development law. The firm now engages in general practice with an emphasis on real estate, estate planning and business law.
Principal representation has expanded to include corporate, commercial, business, estate planning and probate, community association and condominium law, land registration and other regulatory law, and litigation in all courts and administrative forums. The shareholders and associates participate in professional, governmental, political and community affairs, and actively provide leadership in all such areas. Novit & Scarminach, P.A. handles all aspects of real estate closings, including refinances and nonresident purchases and sales. Our experienced staff of paralegals and legal assistants expertly assists the firm's real estate attorneys.
Principal representation has expanded to include corporate, commercial, business, estate planning and probate, community association and condominium law, land registration and other regulatory law, and litigation in all courts and administrative forums. The shareholders and associates participate in professional, governmental, political and community affairs, and actively provide leadership in all such areas. Novit & Scarminach, P.A. handles all aspects of real estate closings, including refinances and nonresident purchases and sales. Our experienced staff of paralegals and legal assistants expertly assists the firm's real estate attorneys.
Legal Services We Provide
Estate Planning & Probate
Whether your current estate plan needs to be updated to “fit” your current life situation or you want to consider the effect of the ever changing tax laws on your estate, we urge you to consult with our estate planning lawyers.
- Estate Planning
- Probate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Wills & Trusts
- Elder Law
- Estate Tax Planning
Residential & Commercial Real Estate
No matter what your real estate needs are, we can help you achieve them. We represent commercial property owners and developers, landlords and tenants, commercial and residential lenders, and residential home buyers and sellers. Our legal team will provide you with advice and experience, necessary to achieve closing in an efficient, timely and financially reasonable manner.What's included
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Real Estate Development
- Property Owners Associations
- Condominium Law
- Contract Review
- Property Litigation
- Land Use & Zoning
- Foreclosures
Civil Litigation
Our litigation attorneys take a ‘results oriented’ approach while closely monitoring the bottom line for our clients. We are very cognizant of the economic challenges involved in litigation and remain vigilant in discussing with our clients their options and the cost efficacy of each option. Our client’s goals and objectives are of the utmost importance.What's included
- Property Disputes
- Foreclosures
- Collections
- Corporate - Business Litigations
- Contract Disputes
- Mechanic's Liens
Business & Corporate Law
Our lawyers can help you choose the right business entity form to minimize your tax liability and help you evaluate which type of organization is best to meet your growth and financing needs while maximizing tax advantages. That includes help implementing the appropriate management and organizational structure that are best suited to meet any business planning need.What's included
- Small Business
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Contracts & Leases
- Assets & Stock Sale
- General Business Formation
- Limited Liability Companies
- Partnerships
- Corporations
Novit & Scarminach, P.A.
52 New Orleans Road
Jade Building, Suite 400
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Mailing Address:
PO Drawer 14
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
Phone
Office hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm