Do you help first-time home buyers?

Yes. Reviewers describe the firm patiently explaining each step and working closely with realtors to guide first-time buyers through their closings.

Will I talk directly to Vanessa and Fred Shipley?

Multiple reviewers name Vanessa and Fred as directly involved and accessible. A reviewer called them 'the most accessible expert law service' they had secured.

Shipley Law Firm, PC

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,677 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 53 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(53) 78 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Real Estate & Title LawForeclosure Defense

Services: Real Estate & Title Law, Foreclosure Defense
Reviews: 53

What recent reviews say

Over three decades, Shipley Law Firm handles real estate closings, transactions, and refinancing across South Carolina. Reviewers consistently praise Vanessa and Fred Shipley and their staff for patient, responsive service and clear explanations during first-time home buys and complex deals. Two older complaints cite callback delays, but recent reviews show reliability and quick turnaround, suggesting improved responsiveness.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

responsive communication
professional and friendly staff
expert guidance through complex transactions
peace of mind and reassurance

Watch-outs

slow callbacks
delayed response times

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Best for: First-time home buyers and repeat clients needing clear, patient guidance through closings.

Think twice if: Two older reviews mention slow callback response, though recent reviews do not repeat this concern.

Strengths

Three decades of real estate law experience
Direct access to principals Vanessa and Fred Shipley
Patience with first-time buyers and complex transactions

Worth knowing

Principals Vanessa and Fred Shipley named in multiple reviews as accessible and directly involved
Works closely with realtors and lenders
A lender reviewer praised the firm's detail, efficiency, and patience as top-tier in the state

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Title Law: Reviewers praise clear explanations, efficiency, and hand-in-hand coordination with realtors during closings and first purchases.
Foreclosure Defense: No review text evidences foreclosure-defense services.

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.57 average across the 86 real estate & title law businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 77

Review volume 75

Review recency 99

Review sentiment 59

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Do you help first-time home buyers?: Yes. Reviewers describe the firm patiently explaining each step and working closely with realtors to guide first-time buyers through their closings.
Will I talk directly to Vanessa and Fred Shipley?: Multiple reviewers name Vanessa and Fred as directly involved and accessible. A reviewer called them 'the most accessible expert law service' they had secured.

Contact

Phone: +1803-794-7588
Website: http://www.shipleyfirmpc.com/
Address: 1925 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Last verified 2026-08-27

Opening hours

Monday: 08:30-17:00
Tuesday: 08:30-17:00
Wednesday: 08:30-17:00
Thursday: 08:30-17:00
Friday: 08:30-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

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Services listed

Real estate closingsReal estate transactionsTitle reviewBuyer representationSeller representationBorrower representationRefinancingReal estate purchases

Operating:three decades

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