Tiffany Provence
Partner PRACTICE AREAS QUALIFICATIONS University of Florida USC School of Law |
TESTIMONIAL Ms. Provence is always the consummate professional one would expect from a lawyer. Her many years of experience immediately shines through. Tiffany listens very carefully to your needs and her answer is always very well thought out to cover your request. I would not hesitate to retain her should the need arise. - Carol on Avvo.com |
EXPERIENCE
Tiffany Provence formed Provence Messervy, LLC after more than 10 years as an elected official, serving Dorchester County as the Probate Judge and an additional two as Associate Judge. Provence is a graduate of the University of Florida and University of South Carolina School of Law. Provence also holds dual certifications as both a Civil and Family Court mediator and is a licensed real estate broker in the state of South Carolina.
Provence currently serves as the Drug Court Judge for Dorchester County. She has also served as legal counsel and President for the Frances R. Willis SPCA, Secretary for the Dorchester County Bar, Advisory Counsel to the South Carolina Supreme Court, and a member of the Executive Committee for the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges. Provence also enjoys writing for local newspapers and websites on legal, community interest and travel topics. She was formerly a Professor at both the Charleston School of Law and Trident Technical College. Her classes and lecture topics include Probate, Wills & Trusts, Legal Ethics, Fiduciary Administration, and Mediation & Negotiation. Provence has also started an online blog to help families and other attorneys with issues in the Probate Court.
In her community, Provence currently serves on the Advisory Board for SunTrust Bank and the Endowment Board for the Frances R. Willis SPCA. She has also offered her time and talents to numerous organizations including the Board of Director's for Palmetto Scholar's Academy Charter School, Board of Directors for Sculpture in the South, Board of Directors for Children's Trust of South Carolina, Habitat for Humanity and local organizations supporting youth athletics.
Tiffany was raised in Summerville, SC but currently lives with her two teenage children in Daniel Island where she runs Provence Messervy's newest location.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (PAST-PRESENT)
National Association of Women Judges
National Association of Drug Court Professionals
National College of Probate Judges
American Bar Association
South Carolina Bar Association
Co-coordinator, Law Week, 1999
South Carolina Association of Probate Judges
2nd Vice President, 2007
Chair, Conference Committee, 2007
Chair, Technology Committee, 2001 – 2008
Member, Supreme Court Advisory Committee, 2007 – 2008
Member, Legislative Committee, 2004 – 2010
Member, Mental Health Committee, 2001 - 2004
Dorchester County Bar Association
Secretary, 2002
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Charleston Top 40 Women Under 40, Charleston Post & Courier
Charleston Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
Top 10 Women to Watch, Summerville Journal Scene
Tiffany Provence formed Provence Messervy, LLC after more than 10 years as an elected official, serving Dorchester County as the Probate Judge and an additional two as Associate Judge. Provence is a graduate of the University of Florida and University of South Carolina School of Law. Provence also holds dual certifications as both a Civil and Family Court mediator and is a licensed real estate broker in the state of South Carolina.
Provence currently serves as the Drug Court Judge for Dorchester County. She has also served as legal counsel and President for the Frances R. Willis SPCA, Secretary for the Dorchester County Bar, Advisory Counsel to the South Carolina Supreme Court, and a member of the Executive Committee for the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges. Provence also enjoys writing for local newspapers and websites on legal, community interest and travel topics. She was formerly a Professor at both the Charleston School of Law and Trident Technical College. Her classes and lecture topics include Probate, Wills & Trusts, Legal Ethics, Fiduciary Administration, and Mediation & Negotiation. Provence has also started an online blog to help families and other attorneys with issues in the Probate Court.
In her community, Provence currently serves on the Advisory Board for SunTrust Bank and the Endowment Board for the Frances R. Willis SPCA. She has also offered her time and talents to numerous organizations including the Board of Director's for Palmetto Scholar's Academy Charter School, Board of Directors for Sculpture in the South, Board of Directors for Children's Trust of South Carolina, Habitat for Humanity and local organizations supporting youth athletics.
Tiffany was raised in Summerville, SC but currently lives with her two teenage children in Daniel Island where she runs Provence Messervy's newest location.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (PAST-PRESENT)
National Association of Women Judges
National Association of Drug Court Professionals
National College of Probate Judges
American Bar Association
South Carolina Bar Association
Co-coordinator, Law Week, 1999
South Carolina Association of Probate Judges
2nd Vice President, 2007
Chair, Conference Committee, 2007
Chair, Technology Committee, 2001 – 2008
Member, Supreme Court Advisory Committee, 2007 – 2008
Member, Legislative Committee, 2004 – 2010
Member, Mental Health Committee, 2001 - 2004
Dorchester County Bar Association
Secretary, 2002
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Charleston Top 40 Women Under 40, Charleston Post & Courier
Charleston Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
Top 10 Women to Watch, Summerville Journal Scene