Chambers USA 2019 recognizes Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as a leading firm
April 30, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the…
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Firm partners named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list
April 15, 2019
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott and Firm President Reginald “Reggie” P. Corley have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine® and are 2019 Super…
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Marcelo Torricos named as The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Member
April 15, 2019
Marcelo Torricos of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has been named as a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, which is a professional organization composed of…
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Attorney J. Clayton Mitchell joins Gallivan White Boyd’s Columbia, South Carolina office
April 12, 2019
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Attorney J. Clayton Mitchell has joined the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Mitchell will practice law as a member of the firm’s Insurance Group, as…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
April 8, 2019
Four attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2019. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
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Carpenter opens real estate, taxation law firm in Greenville
April 7, 2019
Charlie Carpenter announces the formation of his law firm, Forward Law, which is located at 905 Pendleton Street in downtown Greenville, SC. Carpenter, a native of Greenville, SC, will focus…
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Fifteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 5, 2019
Super Lawyers, a service recognizing outstanding lawyers, has recognized 15 Wyche attorneys in its 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. Super…
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Nine MGC attorneys named in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that nine attorneys have been selected by their peers to the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
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Jim Bannister and Bruce Bannister recognized among 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
James (Jim) Bannister and Bruce Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, have been named 2019 Super Lawyers in South Carolina, in the practice areas of criminal law and family…
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Thirty-three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that thirty-three attorneys have been listed in the 2019 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including eleven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” Selection for Super…
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Nationally recognized transportation lawyers announce new firm with focus on transportation and logistics
April 3, 2019
Two nationally recognized transportation lawyers, Robert D. Moseley, and C. Fredrick Marcinak, launch a new law firm, Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP (MMLG). “We are excited to start this new…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Nick Nicholson to receive Compleat Lawyer Award
April 2, 2019
Nick Nicholson, Managing Director of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been recognized as a 2019 Gold Compleat Lawyer by the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council and will…
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Matt Johnson announces run for District One seat
April 2, 2019
Joined by his family, Greenville native and local attorney, Matt Johnson, formally filed to run as a Democratic candidate for the City Council District One seat. Johnson is also committed…
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King Law offices expands to Spartanburg
April 1, 2019King Law Offices, a multi practice law firm committed to providing relationship-focused service that changes people’s lives in North and South Carolina, has opened its third South Carolina office in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd tops Bond Buyer list for 2018
March 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Public Finance practice group closed over $1.5 billion of bond transactions in 2018, placing the firm first among South Carolina law firms for overall volume, according to…
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Former Probate Judge Munford Scott joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
March 22, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed J. Munford Scott, Jr. to the firm. Munford joins the Florence office as Special Counsel and represents clients in the areas of probate law, tax and…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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Turner Padget adds new attorneys and continues firmwide growth efforts
March 20, 2019
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new attorneys. William S. “Wilson” Jackson IV joins as an associate in the firm’s Insurance Litigation practice and is…
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Jonathan Klett joins American Red Cross Upstate SC Chapter board of directors
March 19, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jonathan Klett has joined the American Red Cross Upstate SC Chapter board of directors. The Upstate SC Chapter of the American Red Cross serves Abbeville, Greenville, Spartanburg,…
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PFG v Tietex
March 13, 2019
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Tietex International has won a jury verdict and post-trial judgment in allegations that it infringed on two patents of Greensboro, N.C.-based Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. (“PFG”). In 2103…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named Leadership in Law Honorees
March 6, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced two shareholders have been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law Honoree list. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Jeremy Cook are among 29 attorneys from…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named Leadership in Law Honorees
March 6, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced two shareholders have been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law Honoree list. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Jeremy Cook are among 29 attorneys from…
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Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey elected to membership in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
March 4, 2019
Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers at the Academy’s recent meeting. The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was founded…
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Jackson Lewis continues to strengthen employee benefits practice with addition of C. John Wentzell, Jr.
February 27, 2019
Jackson Lewis P.C. announced C. John Wentzell, Jr. has joined the firm’s expanding Employee Benefits practice as a Principal in the Greenville office. Mr. Wentzell joins the firm from Ogletree…
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Megan Marie Early-Soppa joins The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
February 22, 2019Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Megan Marie Early-Soppa, who accepted a membership to the The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This professional organization is comprised of lawyers from across…
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Megan Marie Early-Soppa joins The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
February 22, 2019
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Megan Marie Early-Soppa, who accepted a membership to the The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This professional organization is comprised of lawyers from across…
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S.C. Appeals Court upholds $14M asbestos exposure verdict against Celanese Corp.
February 15, 2019The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14 million verdict against Texas-based Celanese Corp. (NYSE: CE) on behalf of the family of a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma after being…
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Former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton to speak at Furman University Feb. 27
February 13, 2019Anthony Ray Hinton will speak about his nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium. The event, which is free…
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Attorney James Bannister recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees
February 5, 2019James (Jim) Bannister, Managing Partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, has been recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Leadership in Law” honorees. This award recognizes…
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Attorney James Bannister recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees
February 5, 2019
James (Jim) Bannister, Managing Partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, has been recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Leadership in Law” honorees. This award recognizes…
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Jeff Stover elected to the SCBIO Executive Committee
February 4, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jeff Stover has been re-elected to the executive committee for South Carolina Biotechnology Innovation Organization (SCBIO). Jeff has served on the Board of Directors for SCBIO since…
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Jeff Stover elected to the SCBIO Executive Committee
February 4, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jeff Stover has been re-elected to the executive committee for South Carolina Biotechnology Innovation Organization (SCBIO). Jeff has served on the Board of Directors for SCBIO since…
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Non Profit Minute – Megan Seiner, SC Bar Foundation
January 31, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor law specialist
January 28, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor law specialist
January 28, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP launches Womble Bond Dickinson Lobby LLC to provide government relations services in South Carolina
January 14, 2019
Lobbyists John DeWorken & Sunnie Harmon to lead WBD Lobby Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has launched WBD Lobby, a new subsidiary that will provide government relations and professional lobbying…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2019 Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership
January 14, 2019
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership for 2019. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA,…
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Stuart Mauney receives the Greenville Bar Association’s Tommy Thomason Award
January 11, 2019
The Greenville County Bar Association has honored attorney C. Stuart Mauney of Gallivan White Boyd with the prestigious Tommy Thomason Award. Thomason was a distinguished member of the Greenville Bar Association who practiced law for…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
December 20, 2018Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the…
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Nelson Mullins elects 7 S.C. attorneys to the partnership
December 20, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected six South Carolina attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new Charleston, South Carolina partner is: •Andrew…
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Kevin Garrison named to Clemson Board of Visitors
December 14, 2018Kevin Garrison of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Members of the board of visitors, nominated by the university’s board…
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Kevin Garrison named to Clemson Board of Visitors
December 14, 2018
Kevin Garrison of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Members of the board of visitors, nominated by the university’s board…
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Elizabeth Bakker joins A Child’s Haven Board of Directors
December 13, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associate Elizabeth Bakker has joined the Board of Directors for A Child’s Haven. A Child’s Haven is an organization that treats children with developmental delays as a…
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Kimberly Witherspoon selected as a Liberty Fellow
December 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected for the Liberty Fellows Class of 2020. Kimberly joins 20 other leaders from across the state who make a lifelong commitment…
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Elizabeth Bakker joins A Child’s Haven Board of Directors
December 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associate Elizabeth Bakker has joined the Board of Directors for A Child’s Haven. A Child’s Haven is an organization that treats children with developmental delays as a…
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