Womble Bond Dickinson recognized as a national leader in 2018 Best Law Firm rankings
November 6, 2017Womble Bond Dickinson is ranked as a top law firm in numerous national and market-specific practice areas in the 2018 Best Law Firm rankings from U.S. News & World Report…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2017Rosen Hagood is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the firm has earned…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 44 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 3, 2017U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 44 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 2, 2017U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC recognized among the Best Law Firms in America®
November 1, 2017Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC is ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC recognized among the Best Law Firms in America®
November 1, 2017Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC is ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney appointed topic and article editor of Franchise Law Journal
October 30, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Emily I. Bridges has been selected as topic and article editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Franchise Law Journal. Her term began…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney appointed topic and article editor of Franchise Law Journal
October 30, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Emily I. Bridges has been selected as topic and article editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Franchise Law Journal. Her term began…
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Venus Poe receives AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
October 27, 2017For the sixth consecutive year, personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has been recognized with an AV-level peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. “I strive…
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Venus Poe receives AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
October 27, 2017For the sixth consecutive year, personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has been recognized with an AV-level peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. “I strive…
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The Law: Immigration Round-Up
October 26, 2017By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund In recent weeks, the Trump Administration has engaged in multiple changes to immigration policy that may impact any South Carolina employer with foreign workers…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd helps Arthrex, Inc. launch operations in Anderson County
October 23, 2017When Arthrex planned to locate its recently announced major manufacturing facility in Anderson County, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd lawyers were there to support their team in every legal aspect of the…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP names Doug Walker chief operating officer
October 23, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Doug Walker has been promoted to chief operating officer. Walker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s seven offices. Walker joined…
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Perry MacLennan named president-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council
October 23, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney, Perry MacLennan, has been named President-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council. As a graduate of Clemson University, Perry first served as an At-Large member of…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP names Doug Walker chief operating officer
October 23, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Doug Walker has been promoted to chief operating officer. Walker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s seven offices. Walker joined…
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Perry MacLennan named president-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council
October 23, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney, Perry MacLennan, has been named President-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council. As a graduate of Clemson University, Perry first served as an At-Large member of…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd helps Arthrex, Inc. launch operations in Anderson County
October 23, 2017When Arthrex planned to locate its recently announced major manufacturing facility in Anderson County, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd lawyers were there to support their team in every legal aspect of the…
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Seven Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2018
October 19, 2017Seven lawyers from Smith Moore Leatherwood were recently selected for inclusion in Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation 2018. The guide’s results are the culmination of a six-month research period that included extensive…
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Seven Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2018
October 19, 2017Seven lawyers from Smith Moore Leatherwood were recently selected for inclusion in Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation 2018. The guide’s results are the culmination of a six-month research period that included extensive…
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Brad Love elected to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
October 17, 2017Brad Love, shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in the Greenville office, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.…
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Brad Love elected to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
October 17, 2017Brad Love, shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in the Greenville office, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.…
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Venus Poe recognized in nation’s top one percent of attorneys by NADC
October 16, 2017Venus Poe was recently named to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s (“NADC’s”) top one percent of attorneys for 2017. NADC’s mission is to recognize attorneys who elevate Bar standards…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto
October 16, 2017Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto
October 16, 2017Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…
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Nexsen Pruet launches Nextra Solutions
October 11, 2017Nextra Solutions is an end-to-end information management service provider formed by Nexsen Pruet to offer value-based technology solutions for legal challenges. Nextra’s innovative and experienced team works with corporations, government…
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Legal industry veteran publishes marketing guide for purposeful growth
September 28, 2017In her highly anticipated first book, Intentional Marketing: Building Your Legal Practice One Relationship at a Time, veteran marketing executive Brenda Stewart of Stewart Marketing and Consulting demystifies the marketing process…
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Legal industry veteran publishes marketing guide for purposeful growth
September 28, 2017In her highly anticipated first book, Intentional Marketing: Building Your Legal Practice One Relationship at a Time, veteran marketing executive Brenda Stewart of Stewart Marketing and Consulting demystifies the marketing…
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VenusPoe.com goes live
September 27, 2017Award-winning personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has launched a new website: VenusPoe.com. “Our objective with the new site is to create an easy,…
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H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 2
September 27, 2017By Becky Sigmund and John Hill This article is the second of a two-part series on H-1B alternatives. The first part appeared in this blog column on July 20,…
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H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 2
September 27, 2017By Becky Sigmund and John Hill This article is the second of a two-part series on H-1B alternatives. The first part appeared in this blog column on July 20,…
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McNair Marketing Specialist named President-elect of Legal Marketing Association Southeastern Region
September 25, 2017Jessica Todd, McNair’s Marketing Specialist, will be the President-elect of the Legal Marketing Association Southeastern Region (LMASE), effective January 2018. She will serve one year in that position before becoming…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm celebrates 10 years of service to clients
September 25, 2017The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards (GLE) is celebrating ten years of service to clients. Ten years ago three female attorneys stepped out of big firm world with…
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McNair Marketing Specialist named President-elect of Legal Marketing Association Southeastern Region
September 25, 2017Jessica Todd, McNair’s Marketing Specialist, will be the President-elect of the Legal Marketing Association Southeastern Region (LMASE), effective January 2018. She will serve one year in that position before becoming…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm celebrates 10 years of service to clients
September 25, 2017The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards (GLE) is celebrating ten years of service to clients. Ten years ago three female attorneys stepped out of big firm world with…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney named among Greenville’s Best & Brightest
September 21, 2017Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) attorney, Annah Toates, has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Toates is one of 36 young professionals recognized…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney named among Greenville’s Best & Brightest
September 21, 2017Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) attorney, Annah Toates, has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Toates is one of 36 young professionals recognized…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood and partner Tod Hyche recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017
September 20, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017 (HNW) for South Carolina. Additionally, partner J. Tod Hyche has been honored as a…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood and partner Tod Hyche recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017
September 20, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017 (HNW) for South Carolina. Additionally, partner J. Tod Hyche has been honored as a…
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Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
September 2, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…
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Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
September 2, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…
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Yet Another I-9 Version
August 29, 2017By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…
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Yet Another I-9 Version
August 29, 2017By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…
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Kathy McKinney re-elected to the Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance Board of Directors
August 28, 2017Kathy McKinney, a shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been re-elected to the Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance board of directors for a five year term. Located in…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney participating in Leadership Columbia 2018
August 28, 2017Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Chad Dial was selected to participate in Leadership Columbia 2018. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to learn more about Columbia…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney participating in Leadership Columbia 2018
August 28, 2017Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Chad Dial was selected to participate in Leadership Columbia 2018. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to learn more about Columbia…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey attorneys recognized among the Best Lawyers in America®
August 25, 2017John F. Wyatt, Partner, Named Best Lawyer of the Year and honored for 20th time Oscar W. Bannister, Partner, receives honor for 25th time James W. Bannister, Managing Partner, receives…
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