Highly recommend, the Cate Law firm is a great firm to use. Maggie Nowell was my attorney, she did a AMAZING job representing me, my daughter & giving the support to us and my family we needed during this past year. If want a firm that not only cares about your case but your family as well, don’t search any longer. You will be in great hands, not only with the attorneys but the Paralegals in this office as well. Maggie went through every emotion with our family and made us feel important every step of the way, she kept us updated at ALL times and never left us in the dark. After a long trying year, we won the case! Your in safe hands with the Cate Law Firm!

What a team at the Cate Law Firm. From my first visit with nervous anticipation i experienced each and every time over the course of a year the expertise of each person in the firm.
.Beginning at the front desk i came to know that there would always be a kind and personal greeting .
The paralegal's tireless energy and resourcefulness was constant and dependable.
The business office always gave me quality answers to my questions.
As time went on, other team members of the firm contributed with me in mind to the efficiency , timeliness and cost effectiveness of my case.
During my first visit in Ruth's office i knew that she would be the attorney to guide, advise, counsel and work on my behalf with vigor, kindness, sensitivity and most of all integrity. Her work ethic , knowledge of the law and professional manner is only out measured by her willingness to listen and learn the heart of her client.
The team at the Cate Law Firm is a great expression of a family law practice that is established and operates by both professional and personal care for their clients.

I hired Ruth Cate as my attorney at the recommendation of a friend who said she was the best in the business. While she has been my only attorney, I can honestly say that she did an awesome job for me. I was scared but knew I had to file for divorce to get child support for my kids. Ruth took immediate action and although we had to go to court to do it, I was able to get child support pretty quickly. The divorce was not easy, but she was there for me the entire way. She always responded to my emails quickly and never hesitated to meet with me if I wanted it. I was very pleased with the outcome and I do believe it was a result of her hard work. The cost of the divorce was hard for me, but Ruth was willing to work with me and was extremely supportive and understanding of my situation. My divorce was final a year ago, but she did not hesitate to meet with me recently to go over some issues that have come up. One thing is for sure, if you are honest and give her all the facts, she will fight hard for you. I am very grateful.

I was a long-time client of the Cate Law firm. Ruth and her team did an amazing job! They were always prompt to respond and gave great advice. I would highly recommend this law firm for anyone dealing with family court issues.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY. GET A FLAT RATE LAWYER HIS NAME IS PAUL MCPHAIL!!! HE BEATS HER EVERY TIME YET SHE CHARGES THREE TIMES MORE THAN HE DOES.SHE DOESN'T KEEP UP WITH CLIENTS SHE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT YOUR CASE AND SHE'S RUDE CUSSES AND SCREAMS AT YOU LIKE YOU'RE THE ONE SHE'S PAYING! I TRULY WISH WE NEVER WOULD HAVE HIRED HER AS AN ATTORNEY I WISH EVERY DAY THAT I CAN TAKE IT BACK! I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND HER FOR ANYTHING.

If Ruth Cate was able to have negative Stars she would be so far in the negative it would be unbelievable. To waste your money on her services is an understatement. She is worthless she does nothing for you and she gets nothing accomplished. She was the biggest waste of money I ever spent in my entire life. Nor would I ever recommend this woman for anything do with law.because in her words she is a senior lawyer but yet she knows nothing about the law in South Carolina. She knows nothing about her clients or what's going on with her clients.she will scream yell and cuss at you while you're in her office but yet you're the one paying her money. She is the most disrespected lawyer I've ever met in my entire life. And for people to call her a lawyer is absolutely unbelievable.I do not recommend that anyone use her services or anyone in her building for anything whatsoever because you are doing nothing but getting screwed.she is only there to take your money and run with it she does nothing for you or what you're there for.she only shows up to court and takes your money out of your bank account every other week.when she shows up the court she doesn't even have the correct filings that you've asked her to file in the beginningso of course once again she gets her money but she doesn't ask for you to get your money back because oops she made a mistake.I'm sorry but if you're this big time lawyer big Time lawyers don't make mistakes like she has. On numerous accounts has she made mistakes on my own hearing I can't imagine on other people's I am wanting everyone do not use her as a lawyer she is worthless and does not need or deserve your hard-earned money when she does nothing at all.I will give props where props are due her paralegal Kia is a wonderful woman who does her best to deal with Ruth and the best way she can because working for Ruth I can't imagine is to be the worst experience of her entire life. I don't see how I woman can lay her bher head down at night and know that she has messed up someone's life completely and utterly with even the judge saying that the plaintiff got more than he deserved with her being paid 10 * 4 with a plaintiff lawyer was paidso if anyone's needing a lawyer please use Paul mcphail he's great he'll get you what you need and he's a flat rate lawyer that you won't spend thousands of money before and get nothing in return.

Great. Very helpful in tough circumstances. Very professional :)

Ruth, Maggie, Rachel and the fine folks at Ruth's firm are just too good for words. I was going to write a review anyway after they settled an impossible case in a way that is beyond epic, then saw a negative review about her. Ruth and Maggie have a very subtle approach. They just focus on results. They tell you what your case looks like, what you have going for and against you (they can only do that to the degree you're honest with them). Some people are legal experts and feel they can judge lawyers b/c they know they're right - there's never a shortage of complainers. Look around at the reviews, not just here but elsewhere, you'll see nothing but raves about how Ruth and crew saved the day. I saw the verbatim complaint posted somewhere else.

Well I'll just say this. Our case took 4 years to settle. It cost a fortune. All the while, Ruth looked out for us every step of the way. In the end, not only did she get us a Win in every sense of the word, she did the impossible. And we just got our bill with a notable credit. So much for lawyers being in it for the money. We were the ones wanting to push the case to trial b/c 'we knew we'd win'. It would have cost us a small fortune to prove we were right. Instead , we listened to the trained experienced professionals who got us all we wanted and more and did it without us even having to attend a court hearing. 4 years is a long time and certainly might look like 'dragging it on' to the lay person but our case was impossible. She worked magic like she always does. We appreciate her work so much, we're donating $1,000 plus the amount of the credit to her favorite charity just as a thank you. You can believe the sour grapes reviewer that went out of their way to trash her, assume it was a freak mistake or believe the countless positive reviews about her and her firm. Seriously, do your homework, ask around. See if you can find another lawyer (even ones she's beat, there's plenty of them) that can say a bad word about her or anyone at her firm. After 25 years (yah, when you see her you'll be shocked she could be practicing 1/2 that long but she has) in a small down like this, you develop a reputation. Her's is stellar which is how we found her. What she did for us is next to impossible to describe. I just can't thank her enough (I'm not one lost for words very often). What would it take you to take $1,500 and donate it to a charity of your attorney's favorite charity as a Thank You gesture? Well, that's what she did for us. I'm proud to sign my name and so will my wife. The stress, the hassle, helping our daughter, it's priceless and that's par for the course. If you think you know more than the best family court lawyer in town, so be it. If you need constant hand holding and are looking to settle a score, she's not the lawyer for you. If you care about your family and getting what's best for you and treating everyone fairly , you won't find anyone like her (and I keep saying "her" - the same goes for the people at her firm, if someone wasn't cut from the same cloth they wouldn't be there). Thank You Ruth, Maggie, Rachel and everyone else. We'll never forget what you've done for us and neither will our daughter.

Rachel was awesome handling my case. Very straight forward, honest but caring practice. I would recommend to any family, friends or anyone needing a family lawyer.

Excellent service.

I cannot praise this firm highly enough. Margaret Nowell and Kia Holmes are AMAZING, and I wish I could rate them ten stars!

(Translated by Google) They respond on time and take the time to explain you, even on the phone in other places they ask you to go see them for. Charge at least 160 x one tip, nothing more ,,

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Responden a tiempo y se toman el tiempo para explicarte,,aún por teléfono en otros lados te piden q vayas a verlos para. Cobrarte mínimo 160 x un consejo nada más ,,

They will do their best for you and go out on a limb even if you have a tough case. It’s the place to go where your money is spent well “win” or “lose” they are all in and watch how they spend your money. Rachel Brough is amazing and a no B.S lawyer. She really worked hard for us and we appreciated everything about the firm.

Great people. Full attention to clients

VALUE! Don't waste any more time, energy, or $$$ on representation that is not helping you move the ball forward - Ruth and her team will give you the confidence and peace of mind that you are working the right folks - true professionals! They will listen to what you need/want and then go to work getting it done & making it happen ~ Thank you!

Good service if you can afford it. Most expensive in town.

Overpriced for services rendered. Renigged on promises made. They were told very specific details of a GAL and her unethical behavior upon my retaining them and asked upfront if they were willing to go after the GAL on such issues. They agreed and took my retainer. Part of the way through the court case they changed lawyers representing the case and the new lawyer when asked said that they personally never agreed to such a thing. .....wow.

Great attorney and great person! Helped me through a difficult time with honesty and professionalism. Will always recommend Ruth and her firm!

Rachel and her team are absolutely wonderful. Through a very complex custody case and across multiple state lines, I was always kept informed immediately of any information or changes. Rachel gave very sound legal advice and was very upfront from day one on the different possible outcomes. The outcome of the case was very positive and I can not thank Rachel enough for her guidance, hard work and support to both me and my family during a very long and emotional time. Khristina and Shelley thanks to both of you as well for always promptly responding to my calls and emails. Truly amazing team.

Lack of communication and an extreme lack of representation are two of their biggest downfalls on a lengthy list of problems. Do not be deceived by this firm's claim to provide quality family legal services. Ruth Cate Law Firm has not only wasted my time and energy, but also my money. Despite several attempts to resolve issues with the attorney I'd retained here, nothing changed. I felt as if I was fighting a battle on two fronts, one with this law office and the other with my legal matter. Ruth Cate Law Firm has added insult to injury and compounded my stress exponentially during one of the worst times of my life, therefore, I am no longer a client.

Ruth is a drama queen.

Ruth Cate and her team are amazing. We used them on 2 separate occasions. Once for child custody and another for adoption. Both times they were as quick and efficient as the system allows. They were informative and forthright throughout the process. I continue to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.

With being my first time using The Cate Law Firm to represent me in my divorce case, I have learned that these ladies are blessed in what they do. Mrs. Rachel Braugh, stayed with me and coached me all the way through my divorce. Without her help and support, I would have never been able to do this on my own. With the help of Mrs. Braugh, I was able to keep custody of my children and our lives are off to a great start. I thank you ladies so much for your help! God is truly gonna bless each and every one of you in your Law Firm, for a job well done!

Ruth Cate and her associates were superior handling my divorce. To date, the most emotionally challenging period in my life, but Ruth and her team supported me throughout the entire process. I was always given all the information and preparation I needed every step of the way. I may have asked a thousand questions, but I received a thousand highly professional and supportive answers in return. I am grateful to Ruth and her colleagues for guiding me through the chaos onto the next phase of my life. I am most pleased with the end result and am grateful for what she accomplished for me and my children.

There are not enough positive words I can say about The Cate Law Firm and specifically my attorney, Maggie Nowell. Professional, attentive, detailed, prepared, knowledgeable, caring,discreet, compassionate, intelligent, and always giving appropriate guidance and support. Highly recommended for very difficult custody cases.

I received outstanding service from Lawyer Rachel Brough. From the initial filing through to the final court date, both Rachel and her office were completely supportive and proactive. All paperwork and communications were timely and efficient. I am extremely impressed with the level of expertise and professionalism I received from The Cate Law Firm and would highly recommend their services.

I was extremely pleased with Ruth and her staff when she represented me during my divorce. She is knowledgeable, an excellent listener, very sympathetic, and she conducted herself in the courtroom with grace and poise, unlike the belligerent opposing attorney. Even today, several years later, I can email or call her with a question about my circumstances and her reply is always prompt. A court bailiff reaffirmed my opinion when he stopped me after a hearing to tell me I had an excellent attorney.

I used The Ruth Cate Law Firm when I went through a very traumatic time of divorce when my ex-wife decided to have an affair with another man and progressively escalated downward in drug use even all along while our children where 5 and 6 years old. Ruth Cate seen that a system that was normally set up for the protection of mothers in divorced situations, was actually going to hurt me and my children whom I was more than glad to raise by myself if necessary. Ruth Cate is at the helm and controls all that goes on with compassion and care that is second to none. She actually practices the law the way it is supposed to be done. She and her team dots every i and crosses every t. The results I got has made The Ruth Cate Law Firm a lifelong friend that I will always seek my legal advice through even if it is to be directed to another firm for services not specialized in. Thank you Ruth for you contribution to the human race and the care that you administer it with.

Working with Ruth and her staff was truly good. Divorce is a tough thing to go through and through it all, Ruth was calm, supportive, and knowledgeable. She truly helped me through a difficult time.
I highly recommend her to anyone needing a good attorney.

I have worked with the attorneys at the Cate Law Firm and can say with great sincerity - "They are fantastic"! Maggie Nowell is wonderful. She is professional, personable and cares a great deal about her clients. I would highly recommend the Cate Law Firm.

Never would we had expected such poor service and results from a lawyer who was suppose to represent our case. We had high expectations due to her reputation but we were deceived. This was the worse experience. There was never any counseling or coaching. We had to initiate any agreement and make suggestions. Neither Ruth or Rachel were proactive, they just wanted to finish and take our money. They were rude, condescending and at times very unprofessional.Please look elsewhere if you want someone to fight for you and care about your children. This firm does not. They are quick to rush to judgement and were not interested in the true underlying cause of our case. We made a dreadful mistake in hiring this firm and the cost was catastrophic for the children involved.