Cofield Law Firm

The Historical Hartley House Historical Hartley House Cofield Law Cofield Law Firm is located in the historical Hartley House. The house was constructed by Alonzo Hartley, a Railroad Executive, in the 1850s, near the Railroad station depot. It is believed that Hartley had the railroad depot built near his house so as to accommodate political and social friends. The house survived destruction by William Tecumseh Sherman's troops, who proceed past the Hartley House along the way of their destructive march through the South. Sherman's troops burned several buildings in Lexington and then continued on toward Columbia where they wreaked their infamous destruction. It is believed that Sherman left the Hartley House intact because “its columns weren't stately enough.” The historical Hartley Magnolia tree that looms across the front of the property and house was planted by Mr. Hartley in honor of the marriage to his bride, Mrs. Margaret Hartley. It has been identified as the second oldest magnolia tree in South Carolina, bested only by the magnificent magnolia that stands on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion in Columbia. Cofield Law Firm purchased the house from Dr. Freddie Reynolds in 2002, and then refurbished the house, its original pine flooring, and restored the grounds. Since the grounds were restored by Tim Ivey, they have served as the setting for numerous social and political gatherings.. personal injury litigation,family law,workers compensation,business litigation,real estate law transactions and litigation,as well as in construction law,probate law,and mediation.