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A highly skilled attorney and deeply experienced litigator, Johanna C. Valenzuela has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Her practice will focus on employment law, litigation, and qui tam False Claims…

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M. Malissa Burnette, a co-founder of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been named to the 50 Most Influential Hall of Fame. The annual list, compiled by Columbia Business Monthly, recognizes…

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SMITH | ROBINSON announced that attorneys Alex Atkinson and Austin Reed have been named Members of the firm. Atkinson practices in the firm’s Sumter office, where his work focuses on…

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Morton & Gettys announced three new partners: Heath Myers, Trent Womble, and Ashley Worrell. All three talented attorneys have worked at the firm for several years, serving clients with dedication…

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Robinson Gray has named attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow a member of the law firm. She was voted into the position at the end of 2025. “La’Jessica has distinguished herself not only…

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Robinson Gray attorneys Betsy Gray and La’Jessica Stringfellow were recognized for their service and achievements at the Richland County Bar Association’s annual meeting on December 10th. Betsy received the John…

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Robinson Gray announced that associate Brandon Rattray has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by serious…

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Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC announced Shelby Russell has joined the firm as an associate attorney with a practice focused on representing clients in serious personal injury matters, complex civil…

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Attorney Sheniya Marshall has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice is focused on insurance defense, primarily with matters relating to commercial transportation, premises liability, and products…

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Attorney Will Rees has joined the Columbia office of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as an associate. He plans at this point to practice in the areas of general litigation…

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LeAnne Burnett Morse, a long-time York County resident, has joined Morton & Gettys. Her practice will focus on probate litigation and family law. Morse is a graduate of the University…

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Callison Tighe & Robinson has once again been named to the Tier One list for the Columbia region in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. This marks the 16th…

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Once again, Lourie Law Firm is being honored by Best Law Firms®. In its 2026 edition, the national guide is placing it in its top tier among Columbia firms in…

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In its 2026 edition, Best Law Firms in America® has again named SMITH | ROBINSON to its Tier One list for the Columbia area. The firm was cited in Tier…

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When Best Lawyers in America® issues its annual list of Best Law Firms® for the Columbia area, you can be sure of one thing: Bluestein Attorneys will be among those…

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Lewis Babcock is again being honored in “Best Law Firms®,” this year in three practice areas. Lewis Babcock is recognized in the 2026 edition in Tier 1 for the Columbia…

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Morton & Gettys is again being recognized in “Best Law Firms®” as a Tier 1 firm for the Rock Hill area for its work in Trusts and Estates Law. The…

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Robinson Gray has been named a Tier 1 firm in 20 practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. In all, the firm was recognized in 28 practice…

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Once again, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned Tier One honors in Best Law Firms®. Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has received top-level rankings for the Columbia area in the national…

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Attorney Macy Gault has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice will focus on business law and commercial real estate. Macy received her Juris Doctor from the…

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Attorney Joseph McNeila has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Joe’s practice will be focused on business litigation and professional liability and ethics. Joe earned his Juris Doctor, cum…

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Attorney Grace Tumbleston has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice at the firm will focus on workers’ compensation defense. Grace earned her Juris Doctor from the…

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Robinson Gray attorneys Molly Campolong and Haley Moorman have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2025 Best & Brightest 35 and Under list, which honors young professionals for their outstanding…

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Attorney Ross Campbell is joining the Sumter office of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as an associate. He started on Aug. 6, and plans at this point to practice in…

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For the third consecutive year, all three partners at Lewis Babcock are included in “Best Lawyers in America,” a national directory of leading attorneys in the country. The 2026 edition…

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Nekki Shutt has won Lawyer of the Year honors for her work in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in the Columbia area in the just-released 2026 “Best Lawyers in America.” It’s…

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Cal Watson of Robinson Gray law firm has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants by The Best…

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Paul Hoefer, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Litigation – Banking and Finance by…

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Matt Hill, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Banking and Finance Law by The…

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Demetri K. “Jim” Koutrakos of Callison Tighe & Robinson has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Columbia for Litigation – Real Estate by The Best Lawyers in…

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Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein, a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys, is being honored as Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® for 2026 in the area…

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Every attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is listed in the just-released 2026 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” Firm co-founder…

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