Kate H. Laffitte
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025 About Kate H. Laffitte
Kate H. Laffitte is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Kate H. Laffitte is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani LLC
Education: Charleston School of Law, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
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