Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 19 attorneys in the Charleston office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including one attorney as “Lawyer of the Year” and two attorneys as “Ones to Watch.”
“Lawyers of the Year” are selected based on exceptional peer feedback in their practice area and geographic region. Only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each practice area and location. Adam N. Yount was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Charleston.
The following attorneys are listed in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America® in their respective practice areas:
- Scott Y. Barnes – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Tax Law
- John R. Chase – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
- Carol L. Clark – Public Finance Law
- Jeremy L. Cook – Economic Development Law; Public Finance Law
- Charlton deSaussure, Jr. – Public Finance Law
- Guy M. Dabbs IV – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
- Stephen E. Darling – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Carter N. Deupree – Real Estate Law
- David C. Humphreys III – Real Estate Law
- Bryan J. Kitz – Real Estate Law
- Stafford J. McQuillin III – Commercial Litigation
- Sterling Moose Busbee – Corporate Law; Tax Law
- Howell Morrison – Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Jane Bouch Stoney – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
- James H. Suddeth III – Real Estate Law
- David M. Swanson – Litigation – Real Estate; Real Estate Law
- Adam N. Yount – Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Lawyers who are less than ten years into their legal careers are recognized as “Ones to Watch” for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The following HSB attorneys have been recognized as “Ones to Watch”:
- Carlisle B. Allen – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Elliot Condon – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
About Best Lawyers
Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. More information on the methodology may be found online at www.bestlawyers.com/methodology.
About Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
Established in 1887, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is a full-service law firm delivering strategic, efficient and results-driven legal solutions to clients across the Carolinas and beyond. With more than 125 attorneys, we are well-positioned to handle complex legal matters for local, national and international clients. Learn more at www.hsblawfirm.com.
