Laura H. Huggins, Owner
Laura@LHugginsLaw.com

Laura graduated first in her class at Furman University and first in her class at the USC school of Law. She has received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2011 and has received their Client Distinction award in 2012. Laura strives for excellence and is passionate about helping her clients succeed in their endeavors.

EDUCATION:
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina. Juris Doctor Degree, Magna Cum Laude, May 1998;
Class Rank: 1
Honors and Activities:
Articles Editor, South Carolina Law Review
Order of the Coif
Chief Justice, Order of the Wig and Robe
Teacher’s Assistant, Legal Writing
Elected Member, Honor Council

Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in English, Magna Cum Laude, July 1994;
Class Rank: 1
Honors and Activities:
Phi Beta Kappa
Association of Furman Students’ Outstanding Senior Award
Member, Delta Delta Delta Sorority

LICENSES:
South Carolina Bar, 1998

North Carolina Bar, 1998

Elysium Title Agency, LLC Agency License with SC Department of Insurance

SC Department of Insurance Producer License with SC Department of Insurance

ASSOCIATIONS COMMUNITY & ACTIVITIES:
Chapin Girls Dance Booster Club, Inc., 2013-Current, Vice President & Director: Assisted organization in initial incorporation as non-profit with SC Secretary of State Corporations Division, in initial registration with SC Secretary of State Public Charities Division, and with preparation of various conflict of interest, financial, and other policies.

Harbor Island Owners Association, 2013-Current, Vice President & Director; 2010-2012, Secretary, Vice President, President & Director: Assisted organization in revising and instituting financial and budgeting policies and procedures, including reserves, collections, and investment policies resulting in increase in net income and reserves.

Chapin Junior Women’s Club, 2014-Current, Charter Member

Chapin Presbyterian Church, 2009-Current, Active Member, including with Adult Sunday School class

Forty Love Point Association, Inc., 2001-2005, Secretary, President, and Director: Assisted organization in assessment collection & lien filings, annual and monthly meeting practices in compliance with Non-Profit Corporation Act, Articles, Bylaws, and Covenants

American Land Title Association

Agent with Old Republic National Title Company

Judicial Intern, The Honorable Jean H. Toal
South Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Fall 1996

PUBLICATIONS:
“Angel” Investors: Using the Internet in the Private Placement of Securities, The South Carolina Lawyer,
May/June 2000

Note, The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act Treats Nonmarital Children Like Bastards Out of Carolina, 49 The South Carolina Law Review 1281 (1998).

SPEAKER:
SC Bar Convention: Corporate, Securities, and Banking Division Annual Update, January 23, 2004

SC Bridge the Gap Program for graduating law students, Business and Corporate Law: 2004-2005

Corporate Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Seminar, September 25, 2003

INTERESTS:
Enjoying time with husband, Keith, and three daughters, Mary Frances, Annalise, and Kate;
Reading, running, playing the piano, singing, gardening, and baking.

Noelle L. Naumann, Paralegal
Noelle@LHugginsLaw.com

EDUCATION:
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Paralegal Certificate Program, April 2011
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations
Minor: History

LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
New business entity formation, estate planning, case law research, client licensing and insurance compliance, and commercial and residential real estate closings.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Contract administration, developing marketing and public relations campaigns, event planning, and customer service.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, LexisNexis, QuickBooks, SoftPro

INTERESTS:
Enjoying time with husband, Wolfe, and two dogs, Bam Bam and Percy.
Traveling, baking, and going to the movies.