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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DRI honors Columbia partner John Kuppens with prestigious Krochock Award
October 19, 2020
Columbia partner John Kuppens will receive the Richard H. Krochock Award at the upcoming DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar’s Annual Meeting. The prestigious annual award honors an individual who…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Caskey selected to become Riley Fellow
October 12, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has been selected to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute now in its 17th…
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Post Pandemic Litigation in Skilled Care and Assisted Living Facilities
October 1, 2020
By Kelli Sullivan Shareholder at Turner Padget Every industry in America has been affected, in some way, by the changes wrought by the COVID -19 pandemic, but perhaps no…
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Ian Duggan named as member at Callison Tighe & Robinson
September 30, 2020
Ian Duggan is the newest member in the law firm of Callison Tighe & Robinson. Mr. Duggan is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex litigation. He is…
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Kyle Michel Law Firm, LLC
September 28, 2020
Kyle Michel Law Firm assists clients in the South Carolina legislature and in the halls of state government in Columbia, SC. We are at the legislature each day of session…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Kaitlin Beck selected for Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2021
September 28, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kaitlin Beck has been selected to participate in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Class of 2021. As a member of the 48th Leadership…
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Nexsen Pruet adds Mark Harmon as Government Affairs Advisor
September 21, 2020
South Carolina public policy veteran Mark Harmon has joined Nexsen Pruet. He will work with the firm’s Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group in Columbia. Mark brings to the firm deep experience in Palmetto…
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Turner Padget continues growth with addition of two attorneys
September 16, 2020
Turner Padget announced the addition of two new associates to its Insurance and Products Liability practice group. George “Buster” Bryan joins the Myrtle Beach office and Megan Rudd joins in…
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Lott named to board of Black Belt Hall of Fame
September 15, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was named to the board of directors of the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame, Tues., Sept. 15. “Having Sheriff Lott…
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Alex Weatherly receives designation as Certified Exit Planning Advisor
September 10, 2020
The Exit Planning Institute has granted its Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation to Callison Tighe & Robinson attorney Alex Weatherly. The designation came after he completed the Institute’s intensive…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Rob Reibold graduates from Leadership South Carolina
September 10, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Rob Reibold has graduated from Leadership South Carolina. Rob is one of 47 graduates for the class of 2020. Leadership South Carolina cultivates future leaders…
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Alyssa Iglesias joins Smith Robinson as an associate attorney
September 10, 2020
Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC, announced that Alyssa Iglesias has joined the firm in the Camden office as an associate attorney. Ms. Iglesias will focus her practice in…
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Ashley Johnson named Star of the Quarter by SC Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
September 9, 2020
Ashley Johnson, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been recognized by the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division as a “Star of the Quarter.” She received the recognition…
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The Carolina Crossroads Project – How will it impact you?
August 31, 2020Columbia’s Malfunction Junction is getting a much-needed face lift. The Carolina Crossroads project is one of the most significant road improvement projects ever undertaken in South Carolina. Anyone who has…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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Meagan MacBean joins Newsome Law as Special Counsel
August 31, 2020
Trusted tax and estate planning firm continues growth with new team member Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Meagan MacBean to serve as Special Counsel.…
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Reece Williams and Louis Lang named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 28, 2020
The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© has named two Callison Tighe and Robinson attorneys as Lawyers of the Year for the Columbia area. • Reece Williams is…
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A dozen Callison Tighe attorneys chosen for 2021 Best Lawyers
August 26, 2020
The Best Lawyers in America® has named 12 Callison Tighe attorneys among those it is honoring in the Columbia area for 2021. Eight of them were chosen in multiple practice…
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6 Ogletree Deakins attorneys named to Best Lawyers List
August 26, 2020Six attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list. Those lawyers include: William L. Duda (Employment Law…
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