Melissa Gilbert, Paralegal

​Melissa joined the team June of 2022. She returned to the legal industry after a more than 15-year career in public education as a secondary mathematics teacher. She is an experienced real estate paralegal that is utilizing her skills in probate, family law, and more.

Melissa is a native of Northeast Columbia. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia College. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and many pets.​​

Margaret A. "Meg" Collins, Managing Attorney

​Margaret A. "Meg" Collins is a lifelong native of Columbia, South Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina Honors College, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Business Administration. After employment with the South Carolina Senate, Meg attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, while concurrently clerking for a small firm that focused on secured transactions, collections, creditor bankruptcy and contract law.

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Attorneys and Staff

Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing a high level of service to our clients. We take the time to discuss your situation thoroughly to help you reach the goals you desire through legal representation. We're proud that so many of our clients have repeatedly turned to us for counsel and representation. We are determined to work hard to earn our clients loyalty every day. Let Palmetto State Law Group assist with your needs in the areas of business law, family law, real estate, litigation, wills, trusts and estates, elder issues and more.

Experienced attorneys proudly serving West Columbia, Columbia, Lexington, Irmo and surrounding areas in South Carolina.

Sue Monegan, Accountant

​Sue Monegan is a valuable addition to the Palmetto State Law Group team. She brings a wealth of financial acumen and is a skilled closer for real estate transactions. She serves as the firm's bookkeeper and keeps staff and attorneys on track with billings and receivables.

Sue and her family can often be found on Lake Murray or spending time with family and friends. 

​Elizabeth D. "Lizzy" Moore, Senior Associate Attorney

Elizabeth D. “Lizzy” Moore is a native of the Orlando, Florida area. She attended the University of West Florida with a degree in Pre-Law/Legal Studies graduating with honors (Cum Laude). She then attended Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating with honors (Cum Laude). After passing the Florida Bar, she moved to South Carolina. Since late 2017 she has been with Palmetto State Law Group, first as a law clerk, now as the firm’s 

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Steve Collins, CIO

Steve joined Palmetto State Law Group in April 2021. He handles all technology needs for the Firm. He also can fill in to answer phones, backup the accountant, help paralegals, help with real estate, make runs to various courts and any other tasks assigned by the Attorneys.  He comes to us after retiring from a 40-year IT career in software development at large banks, a large health insurance provider, a startup document imaging company and a local county. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and Midlands Technical College. He graduated University of South Carolina Banking School.  He spent two years at Presbyterian College. He graduated Lower Richland High School and attended Dreher High School.  He was born at the old Columbia Hospital and has always resided in the Columbia area.  He is a man of many talents.

Bonnie Dodson, Paralegal

​Bonnie joined the team August of 2021, bringing with her over 16 years of experience as a paralegal. She has worked in various fields of the legal industry including collections, foreclosures, family law, personal injury and probate.

Bonnie is a native of the West Columbia/Columbia area,  when she is not working she enjoys hosting family and friends at home with her daughter and husband in their backyard "paradise".

She looks forward to being part of the team here at Palmetto State Law Group, LLC.

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