2026 Best of the Holy City READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ESSENTIAL SERVICES & PROFESSIONALS

In a city defined by its charm, history, and hospitality, it’s easy to focus on the restaurants, the steeples, and the cobblestone streets. But what truly sustains Charleston—the quiet backbone of daily life—are the professionals and essential services that keep everything running smoothly. The ones who show up early, stay late, and understand that service here is a relationship. This year we celebrate those trusted names—the ones readers return to again and again. It’s the steady guidance of Veris CPA, helping individuals and businesses navigate financial complexity with clarity. It’s the reassurance found in legal experts like Tasha Kotz, Anastopoulo Law, and Holliday Ingram, who bring both expertise and empathy to life’s most pivotal moments. It’s the everyday reliability of Southern First Bank and SC Federal Credit Union, institutions that understand community is as important as capital. And then there are the hands-on heroes: A+ Auto Service who keeps Charleston moving better; Butler Marine getting us out on the water; SERVPRO, stepping in when the unexpected happens; and Savick Electrical and AC Heating & Air, ensuring homes and businesses stay safe and comfortable year-round. From First Clean and A Step Above N Beyond bringing order to our spaces, to Shift into Organized helping us rethink how we live within them, these are the services that quietly elevate everyday life.

BEST ACCOUNTANT

Veris CPA

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BEST ATTORNEY (FAMILY LAW)

Tasha Kotz

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BEST ATTORNEY (PERSONAL INJURY)

Anastopoulo Law

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BEST ATTORNEY (REAL ESTATE)

Holliday Ingram

hollidayingram.com