About
Bess Dargan Lochocki
Founder, Waccamaw Law
I was born in South Carolina and my roots run deep in the Pee Dee. My father was a career fighter pilot with the U.S. Air Force and Marines, and I was fortunate to finish high school in Bucks County outside of Philadelphia. I played Division I lacrosse at the University of Pennsylvania where I received my undergraduate degree. I moved to Pawleys Island soon after college to be closer to extended family and to live in the place I love the most. I have called Pawleys Island home since 2005 and I am so proud to serve this community. I opened this firm in 2016 with a commitment to community service.
⁍ B.A. Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania⦿ NCAA Division I Penn Women’s Lacrosse
⦿ Sports Writer, The Daily Pennsylvanian
⁍ J.D., Charleston School of Law
⦿ President, Women in Law
⦿ Editor-in-Chief, MALABU, the Maritime Law Bulletin
⁍ 2016 Graduate, SC Bar Leadership Academy
⁍ Community Contributions
⦿ Since 2023, Assistant Coach, Girls Lacrosse Waccamaw High School
⦿ Since 2022, Board of Directors, St. Christopher’s Children, nonprofit serving underserved children of Georgetown County.
⦿ Since 2021, Board of Directors, SCELP, SC Environmental Law Project
⦿ Since 2017, Board of Directors, Amazing Journey, Inc., the nonprofit serving the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Reentry Services.
⦾ 2020-2022, President
⦿ Member, Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, Pawleys Island, SC
⦾ Annual Outreach Ministries Golf Tournament Director
⦾ Former Parish Council
