Twenty-five Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that twenty-five attorneys have been listed in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising…
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GaffneyLewis partners named to South Carolina Super Lawyers List for 2021
April 30, 2021
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that its founding partners have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the…
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Lewis Babcock attorneys named to South Carolina Super Lawyers 2021
April 30, 2021
Lewis Babcock LLP is pleased to announce that two attorneys in the firm have been selected to the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no…
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Richardson, Moore listed in latest Super Lawyers publications
April 30, 2021
Two Richardson Thomas attorneys are included in Super Lawyers 2021, the latest edition of a national guide that rates the country’s attorneys. Both also are included in South Carolina Super…
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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new Super Lawyers
April 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Four employment lawyers from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the just-released 2021 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a national directory of the country’s leading attorneys. The…
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Turner Padget continues growth in Columbia
April 29, 2021
Turner Padget announced the addition of Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman, of counsel, to the Litigation practice group in Columbia. She focuses her practice on defending physicians, physician practices and hospitals in…
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Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson elected Secretary of the NSBA Council of School Attorneys
April 23, 2021
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) Council of School Attorneys (COSA), the national network of attorneys representing K-12 public school districts, announces its newly elected leaders and directors, including South…
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The Jennings Law Firm announces the launch of new website
April 21, 2021
New User-Friendly Site Will Help Citizens in Accessing Legal Information and Local Resources The Jennings Law Firm announced the launch of its new website: jenningslawsc.com. Since 1902, the Jennings Law Firm…
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South Carolina Law professor testifies in Chauvin trial
April 16, 2021
Seth Stoughton, a professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, was called as a witness in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer…
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Steve Matthews elected to serve on the Atlantic Legal Foundation’s Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that shareholder Steve A. Matthews has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Atlantic Legal Foundation (ALF). Established in 1977, the Foundation…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2021 report
April 6, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “Client Service A-Team.” “At Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, our number one priority has always been and…
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Robinson Gray named a ‘2020 Pro Bono Leader’ in SC by ABA
March 25, 2021
Robinson Gray has been named a “2020 Pro Bono Leader” for South Carolina by the American Bar Association. Four other S.C. attorneys also received the recognition, which is given for…
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Neal joins M&G Personal Injury Group
March 10, 2021
Morton & Gettys attorney Joe Neal is expanding his practice, joining firm partner Richards McCrae at M&G Personal Injury Group. While both maintain practices at Morton & Gettys, their work…
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Retired deputies gather for annual lunch
March 9, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Active and retired Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies and others gathered at the RCSD Region 3 headquarters and RCSD training facility – the cafeteria-auditorium…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorney Claude Prevost, III to lead Trucking and Transportation practice group
March 8, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. has announced that shareholder attorney, Claude Prevost, III, will lead the firm’s Trucking and Transportation practice group. Prevost brings his considerable legal defense skill to enhance…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow appointed to SC Access to Justice Commission
March 7, 2021
Robinson Gray attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow has been appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission. She was appointed to a three-year term by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty of…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department establishes CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
February 26, 2021
First-of-its-kind partnership between RCSD and the S.C. Department of Mental Health By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the establishment of a new CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM…
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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?
February 22, 2021
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel’s pro bono efforts honored with national award
February 18, 2021
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is being recognized by the American Bar Association as a 2020 Pro Bono Leader for its efforts in assisting with the ABA’s Free Legal Answers Program.…
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Attorney Heath Myers joins Morton & Getty
February 15, 2021
Heath Myers, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Rock Hill native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on estate planning, probate…
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Haigler named as Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy
February 14, 2021
The American College of Bankruptcy announced that Janet B. Haigler of Haigler Law Firm LLC, Chapin, South Carolina will be inducted as a Fellow of the College in October 2021…
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Mary Caskey becomes Riley Fellow in first-ever statewide Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 11, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has become a Riley Fellow after completing the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University. The intensive four-month…
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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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