Steven Hamm of Richardson Plowden Honored with 2013 Compleat Lawyer Award and Leadership in Law Award
March 18, 2013
COLUMBIA, SC – March 18, 2013 – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announces that Steven Hamm was recently honored for achievements by the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Law and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
Hamm is a recipient of the 2013 USC Compleat Lawyer Award, Platinum Level. Since 1992, the USC School of Law has recognized alumni for outstanding civic and professional accomplishments. Hamm was selected for his contributions to the legal profession, exemplifying the highest standard of professional competence, ethics and integrity. Hamm earned his Juris Doctor from the school in 1977. A recognized supporter of the USC School of Law, he was instrumental in settling a major class action and obtained court approval for a cy pres award to the USC School of Law building campaign.
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly bestows its Leadership in Law award to a handful of attorneys throughout South Carolina who have demonstrated excellence in leadership within the legal profession and their community. Hamm was selected by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly for his impactful legal contributions and his many outstanding career achievements. In his 36 years of legal work, Hamm has served as lead counsel in national cases, has held numerous leadership positions for national organizations and local associations, has mentored young attorneys, and has served on the Executive Committee at Richardson Plowden for many years.
Steve is a tenacious litigator, says Brad Hutto, a colleague and friend of Hamm’s for nearly 20 years. He always has his focus on the people that he represents. In spite of his significant medical challenges, Steve has maintained a positive outlook. He is always cheerful and friendly. In fact, when he enters a courtroom, it is not unusual for him to speak to every single person in the court down to the last bailiff. He is genuinely interested in the well-being in his fellow attorneys, co-counsel, as well as opposing counsel.
Hamm focuses his practice in administrative and regulatory law, specifically complex business litigation. He has been recognized as a Best Lawyer by Best Lawyers in America® for the last two consecutive years and has received the highest Preeminent AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the Richland County Bar Association.
About Richardson Plowden
Established in 1973, Richardson Plowden Robinson, P.A., is among the 20 largest law firms in South Carolina, with more than 30 attorneys in offices in Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Charleston. A full service law firm, Richardson Plowden has more than 25 practice areas providing legal counsel to local, state and national clients. For more information, visit www.RichardsonPlowden.com.
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