D. Lloyd Garbade

An Air Force Veteran, Don has previous experience in law, aviation, and public service. He earned a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Charleston School of Law (2020–2022). There, he joined the Trial Advocacy Board, led the Aviation Law Society, and served on the Student Judicial Board. He received the Presidential Scholarship and the CALI Award for Professional Responsibility. His experience includes judicial externships with The Hon. Alice Ann Richter and The Hon. Irvin Condon, plus clerkships at
Anastopoulo Law Firm and John Kachmarsky Tax Law Firm.

Don also holds an MBA from The Citadel (2018–2022), an MS in Management from Troy University (2006–2009), and completed leadership training at Air Command and Staff College (2009–2010) and Squadron Officer School (2003). He holds a BA in English, with a Spanish minor, from The Citadel (1995–1999).

His career spans roles as Inspector General, Special Operations Pilot, Combat Aviation Advisor, and Assistant Solicitor. Don is also a professional pilot and a licensed auctioneer.

Don joined LawyerLisa for its commitment to guiding clients through the entire probate process with care, understanding that a Will or Trust is just one step in a complex journey.

A Lowcountry native, Don is dedicated to serving his South Carolina community. He lives in Okatie, SC, with his Labrador Retriever, Bonny.

EDUCATION

• Charleston School of Law, J.D., 2022

• ​The Citadel, M.B.A., 2022; B.A., 1999

• Air Command and Staff College, 2010

• Troy University, M.S.M., 2009

• Squadron Officer School, 2003

  
  MEMBERSHIPS

• SC Bar Association