Rebecca Laney Anderson, J.D.

Rebecca is a dedicated and accomplished attorney with a strong passion for guiding individuals and families through the intricacies of estate planning, life care planning, and Medicaid planning. She began her professional career over two decades ago working for a software company in Charleston.  While she enjoyed working in this fast-paced environment and was progressively promoted throughout her tenure, she decided to embark on a legal career because of her strong desire to help others. She graduated magna cum laude from the Charleston School of Law, where she successfully balanced the demands of rigorous legal studies while maintaining full-time employment, showcasing her unwavering commitment and exceptional work ethic.

Rebecca has over a decade of legal experience, including serving as a Hearing Officer within Medicaid where she managed a myriad of intricate cases pertaining to Medicaid eligibility. She also served as an attorney for the Social Security Administration and worked in a high-volume law practice focusing on Social Security Disability. Her proficiency in handling complex scenarios has been honed through these experiences, allowing her to provide comprehensive and well-informed guidance to clients and their families as they navigate the intricate legal landscape of comprehensive estate planning, life care planning and Medicaid planning.

EDUCATION

  • Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009

  • College of Charleston, B.S., Honors College, cum laude, 2001

MEMBERSHIPS

  • South Carolina Bar

  • Women Giving for Spartanburg

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Homeless Court, City of Spartanburg, Volunteer Attorney (2021-Present)

  • Tyger River Children’s Center, Chairperson (2020-2023)

  • Tyger River Presbyterian Church, Elder (2015-2017), Treasurer (2017-2022), Deacon (2023-present)

  • Hub-ology Board Member (2014-Present)

  • The Carpenter’s Table, Board Member & Chairperson (2014-2017)

 

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