Babcock, Paavola listed in new edition of “Super Lawyers”
May 1, 2022
Keith Babcock and David Paavola are again listed in “South Carolina Super Lawyers,” a national guide to the nation’s leading attorneys. Babcock, a founding member of the law firm, is…
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Four attorneys with Callison Tighe & Robinson named as Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Four Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2022. They are Michael W. Tighe, Richard C. Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, and Wm. Bert…
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Two Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Two attorneys at Morton & Gettys, Bev Carroll and Nate Pierce, are listed in the latest edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers.” Carroll, a certified specialist in employment law, has…
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Four Richardson Thomas attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers for 2022
May 1, 2022
Three Richardson Thomas attorneys have been included in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers, a national guide to the nation’s top attorneys. Another has been selected to the…
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Nine at Robinson Gray named to SC Super Lawyers list, with two making Top Ten
May 1, 2022
Robinson Gray announced that nine of its attorneys have again been named 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, with two of them making the Top Ten list. Three additional lawyers from…
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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Four employment law attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the just-released 2022 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a national directory of the country’s top attorneys. The four also…
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American Bar Association, SC Bar recognize top volunteers for SC Free Legal Answers
May 1, 2022Five South Carolina attorneys and two law firms were recently recognized by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service for their outstanding contributions to Free…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis wins 2021 Golden Pen Award
May 1, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that attorney Marguerite Willis has been recognized as a winner of the 2021 Golden Pen Award, presented by The Post and Courier. Willis received the award for…
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Nineteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that nineteen attorneys have been listed in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB…
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Disabilities group files lawsuit regarding inhumane conditions at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
April 29, 2022
A group that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Richland County regarding brutal, inhumane and unconstitutional conditions at the…
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G. Murrell Smith, Jr., elected as South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 29, 2022
SMITH | ROBINSON announced that attorney G. Murrell Smith, Jr., has been elected as the South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives. “It is with great humility and an…
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South Carolina Supreme Court, SC Bar celebrate mentoring day
April 26, 2022The Supreme Court of South Carolina and the South Carolina Bar honored volunteer mentors who give back to new lawyers as part of the Lawyer Mentoring Program’s first Rule 425…
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Do I have to pay my summer intern?
April 25, 2022
By Katie Busbee As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has…
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Joseph Berry shares prosecutorial experience at animal cruelty training conference
April 20, 2022
Joseph Berry, an attorney with Lewis Babcock law firm, shared advice on enforcing laws against perpetrators of animal cruelty with statewide law enforcement and animal control officers at a two-day…
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Chappell, Smith and Arden raises the bar with their work with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue
April 18, 2022
The South Carolina Bar is recognizing Chappell, Smith and Arden law firm, for #RaisingtheBar by working to raise funds and awareness for the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The firm will…
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The City of Cayce and the Cayce Police Department announces a new community partnership with Jim Hudson Automotive Group
April 13, 2022
The details of the ongoing partnership and the donation of E-Bikes and the use of E-technology (E- Speed Trailers, E-Cameras), by the Police Department will be held on April 14,…
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Turner Padget continues expansion across its South Carolina footprint
April 13, 2022
COLUMBIA/FLORENCE/GREENVILLE, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office…
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Attorney Henry D. McMaster, Jr. joins Collins & Lacy
April 11, 2022
Henry D. McMaster, Jr. has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Retail & Hospitality practice group. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Henry graduated from the…
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Amanda Mellard joins Robinson Gray as member
April 6, 2022
Experienced attorney Amanda Mellard has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. She will be working out of Greenville, where she has practiced for years, in the area of…
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Our address has changed. Our practice hasn’t.
April 4, 2022
Changes Come as Firm Continues to See Increased Growth in Business Rikard & Protopapas, a Columbia-based law firm, relocates from its downtown office to 2110 N. Beltline Blvd after a…
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National FFA Organization presents Mike Tighe with honorary degree
March 28, 2022
Michael Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, has received the Honorary American FFA Degree. “The Honorary American FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed upon…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel receives multiple honors for pro bono work
March 24, 2022
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has been honored nationally for its pro bono work, and four of the firm’s attorneys have received state honors as well. For the second year in…
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Strom Thurmond High School wins SC Bar Mock Trial statewide competition
March 17, 2022
Ninth Time Strom Thurmond High has been SC Mock Trial Champions The South Carolina Bar congratulates the students and coaches from Strom Thurmond High School of Johnson for winning the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Patrick Bozik promoted to Chief Information Officer
March 16, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick D. Bozik has been promoted to Chief Information Officer. Patrick will be only the second person to serve in this role. The firm’s…
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Leighton Lord reelected to new three-year term as Nexsen Pruet Board Chairman
March 14, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that the Firm’s attorneys reelected Leighton Lord to a new three-year term as Chairman of the Board. Lord has now served as Board Chairman for nearly 11…
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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales
March 7, 2022
Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…
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Paavola, Berry join Owners’ Counsel of America
March 4, 2022
David Paavola and Joe Berry of Lewis Babcock L.L.P. have joined the by-invitation only Owners’ Counsel of America as affiliate members. The organization is a national network of attorneys who…
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Beth Richardson releases guide to help attorneys practice before the Fourth Circuit
March 3, 2022
Beth Burke Richardson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has released a new book that will help attorneys navigate practicing before the Fourth Circuit federal appeals court. She and…
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Civil rights attorney Stuart Andrews joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
February 25, 2022
A civil rights attorney with decades of experience in fighting for systemic change, Stuart Andrews has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Andrews has been a member of the legal team…
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Lucy Dinkins named shareholder of Wyche, P.A.
February 23, 2022
COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Lucy Dinkins has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Lucy is a skilled…
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SC Supreme Court names Robinson Gray’s Lisle Traywick to Pro Bono Honor Roll
February 23, 2022
Lisle Traywick, an attorney with Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has again been recognized by the Supreme Court of South Carolina for his extensive commitment to pro bono service…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes Craig Holderman as new Chief Operating Officer
February 21, 2022
Holderman’s extensive experience will help guide the Firm in reaching strategic goals Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Craig Holderman has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this…
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Changes coming for employers seeking to enforce arbitration clauses covering sexual assault and harassment claims
February 16, 2022
On Feb. 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. This bipartisan measure, which President Biden is expected to sign into…
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SC Supreme Court announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll recipients
February 15, 2022
SC Bar Praises Service of Members More than 300 South Carolina attorneys have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, the Supreme Court of…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Ron Scott selected to become Riley Fellow
February 15, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott has been selected to participate in the Spring 2022 Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman…
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ABA names Robinson Gray’s Ashley Dixon a Pro Bono Leader for 2021
February 14, 2022
The American Bar Association has named Ashley Dixon, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, as an ABA Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leader for 2021. This is in recognition…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new attorney
February 13, 2022
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm announced the addition of Stephanie Besselievre. “We are excited to have Stephanie join the firm, “said founding partner…
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Robinson Gray’s Ashley Lamb to participate in Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 9, 2022
Ashley Lamb, Robinson Gray law firm’s manager of HR programs and diversity and inclusion coordinator, is one of 39 to be invited to participate in the 14th Midlands class of…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named a star by South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has again recognized attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray, as a “Star of the Quarter.” The award is given “to…
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Local attorney takes raising the bar to new heights
February 8, 2022
The SC Bar is featuring Columbia attorney, Kenneth Berger, of the Law Office of Kenneth Berger, for donating more than $357,000 to community programs over the past three years through…
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The South Carolina Bar Foundation honors James C. Parham, Jr. with the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has named James C. Parham, Jr., Shareholder of Wyche, P.A., the recipient of its DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award. The award recognizes a lifetime in…
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Molly Campolong of Robinson Gray becomes president of CREW-Midlands
February 2, 2022
Molly Campolong, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, is the new president of Commercial Real Estate Women Midlands. CREW Midlands is a networking and business development organization for commercial…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, one Tier 2 Public Finance national ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2022
January 31, 2022
Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in Public Finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…
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Tally Parham Casey named among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential”
January 27, 2022
Tally Parham Casey, CEO of Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, has been named among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential” by Columbia Business Monthly. Casey…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney named RCBA Treasurer
January 26, 2022
Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Claude T. Prevost III has been reelected to the Richland County Bar Association’s (RCBA) leadership team as Treasurer. The RCBA is the largest voluntary Bar in South Carolina…
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Leadership Academy holds first 2022 meeting at SC Bar Convention
January 25, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Leadership Academy held its first meeting for 2022 in Greenville as part of the SC Bar Convention. Participants met SC Bar leadership, took part in CLEs,…
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Richardson Thomas gives $100,000 to Burn Foundation in Augusta
January 24, 2022Richardson Thomas, which has represented many burn victims treated by the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, has made a gift of $100,000 to the foundation that supports patients…
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Becky Laffitte named to National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 20, 2022
Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm, has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). Formed in 2008, the NADN is a…
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Turner Padget grows Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy practice in Columbia
January 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of John Kelchner, of counsel, to the Litigation practice group in Columbia. Kelchner will support the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy team when clients are faced…
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Richland County Bar announces leadership for 2022
January 20, 2022
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2022 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2021 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county bars in…
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