Admission Details

• Admitted in 2003, South Carolina
• 1998, Connecticut
• 1997, Pennsylvania

Law School Attended

• University of Miami School of Law, LL.M.
• Villanova University School of Law, Class of 1997, J.D.

Bluffton Attorney Mark F. Winn, Master in Estate Planning, University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables, 2002. Mark concentrates his law practice in Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Bluffton, (near Hilton Head Island), and surrounding areas of South Carolina. He counsels clients on how to use the law of Trusts to: protect and preserve their assets from unnecessary taxes, lawsuits, loss to in-laws in divorce, and unnecessary probate.

2011 FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD–Mark was the only Lawyer in South Carolina recognized as a Five Star Weath Manager for 'Trust Services' and 'Taxation'. More than 60,000 high net worth South Carolina Residents were surveyed by Crescendo Business Service. This award represents a high degree of client satisfaction. Award winners are in the top 3% in their profession in terms of overall client satisfaction.

Martindale–Hubbell Overall Client Review Rating

in Trusts and Estates as of June 1, 2013: 'Preeminent'. 4.8 out of 5.0

Posted on www.martindale.com by a Private Individual on 3/15/13: “Mark is highly qualified and knowledgeable. He does excellent work and considers the client's situation when setting a price for his services.”

Rated 4.5 out of 5.0

Posted on www.martindale.com by a Private Individual on 7/01/12: 'Mark is very professional and extremely thorough in making sure you understand how your goals/needs translate into the appropriate legal actions. He is also a great communicator regarding actions both parties must take in order to ensure success.'

Rated 5.0 out of 5.0

Mark F. Winn has a unique education in this complicated and multi-faceted area of the law. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova Law School in 1997. Mark then went on to earn his Master of Laws (Legum Magister or LL.M.) degree in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. This degree is one full year of study post law school. A law degree is a prerequisite to be considered for admission.

Mark F. Winn started his Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates law practice in 2003. Since then, Mark has helped hundreds of clients throughout the Lowcountry. Mark F. Winn gives each of his clients close personal attention.

Each representation usually involves 2 to 4 in-person meetings. Mark’s chief aim in every case is to engage the client and to structure client’s affairs (with their input) so as to assure their objectives will be fulfilled and to protect assets and give peace of mind.

Mark F. Winn writes a bi-monthly column in the “Bluffton Sun”, formerly called the “Bluffton City Sun” in Bluffton, South Carolina. He is also a frequent guest on Cumulus Radio Station WBMQ AM630 out of Savannah, Georgia. On the Media page, you can listen to live episodes of his “Ask the Expert” show or read columns written and published in the “Bluffton Sun”.