Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte
February 10, 2021
Pope Flynn also receives one Tier 2 Public Finance National ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2021 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in…
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Experienced litigators form law firm of Richardson, Thomas, Haltiwanger, Moore & Lewis
February 9, 2021
Five attorneys who have handled some of the largest cases in South Carolina have come together to form the law firm of Richardson, Thomas, Haltiwanger, Moore & Lewis. The firm…
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Financial services litigation attorney Sterling Laney to lead Womble Bond Dickinson’s Greenville, SC office
February 8, 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has named Sterling Laney the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Greenville office. Laney succeeds Jamie Francis, who has led the office since 2015 and…
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GaffneyLewis Partner, Amy Gaffney, inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
February 8, 2021
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that Amy Gaffney has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). NADN membership is by invitation only and limited to professional…
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D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley attorney Ashton Gottschall licensed in North Carolina
February 4, 2021
Ashton Gottschall, an attorney with D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, is now licensed to practice in North Carolina in addition to South Carolina. Gottschall was sponsored by D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley…
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Morton & Gettys law firm celebrates 20th anniversary
February 4, 2021
ROCK HILL, S.C. – In 2021, Morton & Gettys law firm will celebrate its 20th anniversary. It is celebrating in a typical way, for a firm so committed to Rock…
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South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid epidemic
February 4, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of…
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Hunter W. Adams joins Richardson Plowden’s Columbia office
February 1, 2021
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Hunter W. Adams has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Adams will focus his practice in General…
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Attorney Robert Peele, III to lead Professional Liability Practice group
February 1, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that its attorney, Robert Peele, III, has been promoted to Special Counsel and leader of the Professional Liability Practice group at the firm. Peele is…
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Smith Robinson’s H. Thomas Morgan, Jr., named Interim Georgetown County Attorney
January 27, 2021
Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC, announced that attorney H. Thomas Morgan, Jr., has recently been named the Interim Georgetown County Attorney. In this capacity, Mr. Morgan will provide…
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Veteran marketing professional joins Collins & Lacy, P.C.
January 26, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Michael Burney, veteran marketing professional, has joined the firm as its Director of Business Development. Burney’s experience includes sales and marketing management in the…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Reggie Belcher named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural class of “Go To Lawyers”
January 25, 2021
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural class of “Go To Lawyers” in the State of South Carolina. South…
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Kelsey Brudvig elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy
January 20, 2021
Attorney Kelsey Brudvig has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. As a member of the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, the team is experienced…
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Robinson Gray names attorney Ben Gooding as newest member
January 18, 2021
Robinson Gray has named attorney Ben Gooding as the law firm’s newest member. He was voted into the position at the end of 2020. “Ben has shown himself to be…
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Special Olympics South Carolina names Ashley Johnson to board of directors
January 15, 2021
Special Olympics South Carolina has named Ashley Johnson, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, to its board of directors. The mission of Special Olympics South Carolina is to provide…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm promotes two to partner status
January 13, 2021
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm announced that Robert “Rocky” Rogers and Megan Early-Soppa have been elected to become partners in the firm…
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Lott re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County
January 5, 2021Hundreds of deputies later re-sworn By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the seventh consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lott raised his right hand and was re-sworn as sheriff of Richland…
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Richardson Plowden announces three new shareholders in the Firm
January 5, 2021
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced attorneys Carmen V. Ganjehsani, F. Heyward Grimball, and R. Wilder Harte have been named shareholders in the Firm. Mrs. Ganjehsani rejoined Richardson Plowden as…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects three new Shareholders
January 5, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Jane Stoney focuses her practice…
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Nexsen Pruet elects eight attorneys to Membership
January 4, 2021
Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh lawyers represent businesses and professionals. The Nexsen Pruet law firm has elevated eight attorneys to Members of the growing legal team. They are corporate attorneys, litigators,…
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Attorney Carson Shealy joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
December 29, 2020
Attorney Carson Shealy has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. His practice areas will include automobile liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and general litigation. Carson is originally from…
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SC Federal Bar Association donates $10,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
December 28, 2020
The S.C. Chapter of Federal Bar Association is giving back to food banks this holiday season. S.C. Chapter President Janet Brooks Holmes and President-elect Beattie Ashmore presented Harvest Hope Food…
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Shutt honored as a “Go To Lawyer”
December 21, 2020
Nekki Shutt, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been recognized as a “Go To Lawyer” in business law in the State of South Carolina. The award, from…
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Rosen Hagood Law Firm announces the addition of F. Truett Nettles, II as Of Counsel
December 9, 2020
Rosen Hagood announced that F. Truett Nettles, II has joined the firm as Of Counsel. “We are pleased to have Truett join the firm,” said Andrew Gowdown, co-managing partner of…
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Turner Padget elevates three attorneys to Shareholder
December 8, 2020
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Robert E. Kneece III and Nickisha M. Woodward, and Columbia-based W. Taylor Stanley have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective…
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Can, and should, employers require that employees be vaccinated for Covid-19?
December 7, 2020
By David Dubberly As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its review of two COVID-19 vaccines and prepares to authorize them for use, employers are asking if they…
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LeFever elected to Presbyterian College Alumni board
December 5, 2020
Grant Burnette LeFever, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been elected to the Presbyterian College Alumni Board of Directors. The board works to promote relationships among alumni and…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2021 Public Finance “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
December 5, 2020
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…
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LawyerLisa welcomes new attorney
December 2, 2020
LawyerLisa, LLC welcomes Mackenzie Pearson to the firm as an associate in their home office. The addition of Mackenzie is an illustration of the firm’s regional growth and ongoing commitment…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new partner to Greenville location
December 1, 2020
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm announced that Kristen Nowacki has joined the firm as a partner. “We are thrilled to have Kristen…
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Barnes Alford welcomes Creasie M. Parrott and Joshua G. Hill
November 20, 2020
Barnes Alford announced that Creasie M. Parrott and Joshua G. Hill have joined the firm as associates. Ms. Parrott earned her B.A. in May 2015 from the University of South…
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Lewis Babcock Firm Supports Central SC Habitat for Humanity “Home for the Holidays” Fundraiser with Matching Donations
November 17, 2020
Non-profit organizations in the Midlands have been greatly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. While many have continued to provide services, the pandemic has negatively affected the ability to fundraise during…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Tyra McBride named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
November 17, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Tyra McBride has been selected for inclusion in The National Black Lawyers – “Top 40 Under 40” in South Carolina. The National Black Lawyers organization…
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D’Alberto & Graham and Grimsley Law Firm merge into D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley
November 12, 2020D’Alberto & Graham and Grimsley Law Firm have merged their practices to form the firm of D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley. The firm is located at 508 Meeting St. in West…
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Callison Tighe & Robinson picked for top tier in four areas by Best Law Firms
November 12, 2020
The 2021 edition of Best Law Firms in America has given four Tier 1 rankings to Callison Tighe & Robinson. It’s the 11th consecutive year the national directory has recognized…
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Johnna Menke joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 12, 2020
Attorney Johnna Menke has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. She will practice in the area of Social Security Disability. Johnna received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of South…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Kathleen Muthig graduates from Leadership Columbia
November 12, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kathleen Muthig has recently graduated from the Leadership Columbia program. Leadership Columbia was founded by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1972. Each year, approximately…
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McDonnell and Associates PA voted “Best Law Firm” by The State
November 10, 2020
McDonnell and Associates PA was announced the winner of The State’s following categories: Best Law Firm Best Estate Planning Law Firm Best Family Law Firm McDonnell and Associates, P.A., founded…
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Nexsen Pruet expands intellectual property team
November 9, 2020Four new hires grow full-service IP group to 20+ across Carolinas Nexsen Pruet has hired three experienced attorneys and one patent agent to significantly grow the law firm’s intellectual property…
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Monica Main joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 9, 2020
Attorney Monica Main has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. She will practice in the area of Veterans Disability. Monica received her Juris Doctor degree earlier this year from the University…
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Robinson Gray named to Tier 1 of Best Law Firms in Columbia in 12 practice areas
November 5, 2020
Robinson Gray has again been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 12 practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers®…
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Morton & Gettys again listed by Best Law Firms for 2021
November 5, 2020
Morton & Gettys has again been recognized as a Tier-1 firm in the Rock Hill area by Best Law Firms. This is the firm’s fifth consecutive year in the listing…
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Bluestein Attorneys again named to Best Law Firms top tier for Columbia
November 5, 2020
Bluestein Attorneys has been named to the top tier for the Columbia area in two practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel ranked it top tier in 2 Best Law Firms categories
November 5, 2020
Once again, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned top-tier “Best Law Firm” honors for metro Columbia in two employment law practice areas. The firm is honored in Tier 1 in…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office earned three Metropolitan Tier 1 practice area rankings
November 5, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in its 2021 “Best Law Firms” list
November 5, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 11th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office with addition of new attorney
November 2, 2020
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Emmanuel Ferguson has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. In addition to private practice experience, Ferguson served as an Assistant United…
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Beneficiary Designations: Why your Will and Trusts Aren’t Enough
October 29, 2020
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® When developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your assets have (or could have) a beneficiary designated.…
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Jasmine Smith to participate in Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
October 23, 2020
Jasmine Smith, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been named to the Fall 2020 class of the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative. The Riley Institute at Furman started the DLI…
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Haley Saxby joins Robinson Gray law firm as associate
October 20, 2020
Haley Saxby has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice will focus on premises liability, automobile and trucking torts, insurance coverage, and products liability. Haley grew up…
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