The Tribune

ONE of Abaco’s oldest law firms is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by giving back to the community in a major way.

“We are planting 10 coconut trees for every year we have been open,” said Rhonda Hull, managing partner of L.C Hull & Co. “That’s 100 trees to help beautify our island and help spruce up our public dock areas.”

Giving back to the community is not new to the firm. Two months ago, it donated several boxes of school supplies to the Cherokee All Age School, and this month has already planted 35 coconut trees in two areas, with another 10 trees to be planted next month at the Union Jack Dock in Marsh Harbour.

“We’re making it a real team effort, and I’m so pleased with the beautification we are creating in our own back yard,” said Ms Hull. 
 L.C. Hull & Company is situated in downtown Marsh Harbour, and offers service to both local and international clients.

Ms Hull is a Bahamian native who grew up in Abaco but travelled abroad to study in Switzerland, Trinidad, Sweden, Canada and the US.

“I knew I would always return home to practice,” she said. “I wanted to raise my children here and live in what I think is the most beautiful island in the world. It has been an amazing 10 years and I’m looking forward to the next 10, as I feel Abaco is poised for huge growth.”

Ms Hull recalled that the last three years have been slow with respect to real estate transactions, but she feels that there is a positive energy and that Abaco is rebounding.

“From day one of our practice we have focused on solving the problems of our clients effectively and efficiently,” says Ms Hull.

“We take an intimate and holistic approach to our consultations - helping our clients professionally, personally, emotionally, financially and legally.” 
 Through relationships with the full service law firms in Nassau, the company can provide a full range of legal services, including criminal representation.

The team is also celebrating the tenure of Mitzi Pearce, who started as a summer student during the firm’s very first year. “Mitzi is one of the most well-rounded legal assistants in the Bahamas, having worked in every department of the firm, including dealing directly with client accounts,” said Ms Hull.