About Carrie Ann
Carrie Ann Warner is a family law attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina — She founded Warner Law in 2015, focusing on family law, probate, and estate litigation. With over 21 years of experience, she has represented clients in more than 1,000 family law matters, including complex cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, asset and property division, alimony, and estate litigation. Her firm is located at 1405 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Ms. Warner earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina in 2000. She then obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2004.
She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in November 2004 and the District of Columbia Bar in June 2006. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. Before establishing her own practice, Ms.
Warner was a partner at Warner, Payne & Black, LLP in Columbia, South Carolina, from 2004 to 2014. She has been recognized for her professional excellence, including being named a South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Honoree in 2020 and being listed in the National Advocates Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers in South Carolina. Ms. Warner is a member of several professional associations, including the American Bar Association, the Richland County Bar Association. The Lexington County Bar Association. She is also a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and serves on the South Carolina Bar Association Practice and Procedure Committee.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Warner has been involved in various speaking engagements and publications. She has presented on topics such as "Modern Family – Representing Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Clients in Your Practice" and authored articles like "Understanding Your Client – A Lawyer's Guide to Preventing the Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Client." Ms. Warner's commitment to her clients is evident in her approach to family law cases. She emphasizes compassionate understanding, client partnerships, collaboration, resilience, integrity, continued learning, and accountability. Her firm aims to protect and advocate for clients' best interests while minimizing the emotional and financial toll that family law cases often bring.
