Turner Padget elevates Ben Calhoun to Shareholder
January 7, 2025
Turner Padget announces the elevation of Benjamin E. Calhoun as a shareholder. Calhoun is based in the firm’s Columbia office, where he is a member of the nationally recognized Workplace…
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Lucius Bullock joins Smith Robinson law firm as associate
January 7, 2025
Attorney Lucius Bullock has joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as an associate, practicing in the areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, general litigation, and tort claims act litigation.…
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FordHarrison announces new office managing partner in Spartanburg office
January 7, 2025
FordHarrison LLP, a management-side labor and employment law firm, announced that the firm has named new office managing partners in three offices, effective January 1, 2025, including: Jeffrey A. Lehrer…
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Burnette wins Toal award from South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
January 7, 2025
Malissa Burnette, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Jean Hoefer Toal Award. It’s an honor the organization rarely bestows. Burnette…
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DeLuca Maucher Law Offices
January 6, 2025
If you, a family member, a friend, or a co-worker have been injured in an automobile accident, tractor-trailer accident, motorcycle accident, DUI accident, or suffered any other personal injury, you…
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Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces in Laurens County: Stay Vigilant
January 5, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is alerting residents to the reemergence of the jury duty scam, a scheme that has made rounds in the community before. While not a…
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SLED Urges Public to Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity
January 5, 2025
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is urging residents to remain vigilant and proactive in reporting any suspicious activity, following recent security threats in the Southeast, including incidents in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects new Shareholders
January 3, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyler K. Gilliam and Jonathan D. Klett have been elected as Shareholders in the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Tyler Gilliam is a business…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson files brief in support of national TikTok ban
January 1, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson stood with a coalition of 21 attorneys general in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold the…
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Loose Threads Quilt Guild’s 2024 Donation Brings Comfort to Laurens County Sheriff’s Office
December 30, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recognized the extraordinary generosity and community spirit of the Loose Threads Quilt Guild for their 2024 donation of 100 handcrafted comfort quilts. These quilts…
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Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn
December 27, 2024
Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Christmas for Kids Program
December 22, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Christmas for Kids program has once again brought holiday cheer to families across the community. This year, the program provided assistance to more than 250…
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Maddie Hines’ Legacy Honored as Trial Brings Closure to Family
December 18, 2024
The three-day trial of the man responsible for the tragic death of three-year-old Maddie Hines concluded this week, just days before Christmas. The jury deliberated for less than an hour…
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LEAD 2024 thanks sponsors for their support of law enforcement and another successful event
December 18, 2024
LEAD (Law Enforcement Appreciation Day) Upstate celebrates the overwhelming success of its 10th annual event, held on September 20th at the Greenville Downtown Airport, where approximately 620 law enforcement officers…
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Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, L.L.P. welcomes new partner
December 18, 2024
Jeffrey D. Hopkins joins Barnes Alford as the firm’s newest partner effective January 1, 2025 Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey D. Hopkins has…
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Betsy Gray receives lifetime achievement award from Chief Justice Kittredge
December 17, 2024
Betsy Gray, a founding member of Robinson Gray law firm, was honored with the Chief Justice’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Legal Profession, known as the Lifetime Achievement Award.…
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Drew Clawson of Kinard Consulting to join Maynard Nexsen Government Solutions Team
December 16, 2024
Drew Clawson of Kinard Consulting will join the Government Solutions Team at Maynard Nexsen on December 30. Drew joined Kinard Consulting, LLC in 2016. Since taking over the firm in…
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FBI Warns of Growing Impact of Tech Support and Government Impersonation Scams as Impact on South Carolina Seniors Increases
December 16, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public warning regarding an increase in advanced tech support scams specifically targeting seniors across South Carolina. The scams involve sophisticated schemes…
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South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council announces Lexington attorney Gary Jack Duncan recipient of prestigious service award
December 13, 2024
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council has recognized attorney Jack Duncan with the Mullis Award of Excellence. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to…
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Turner Padget welcomes seasoned litigator Rob Peele
December 12, 2024
Turner Padget announces the addition of Robert McNair Peele, III, as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Peele is an experienced litigator who defends businesses and professionals in civil…
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Adam Neil Bolsters Parker Poe’s litigation services in Columbia
December 11, 2024
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Adam Neil has joined the firm’s Columbia office as counsel. Adam has more than 20 years of experience trying cases and handling…
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Michal Kalwajtys promoted to Of Counsel with Baker, Ravenel & Bender
December 11, 2024
Attorney Michal Kalwajtys has been promoted to Of Counsel with Baker, Ravenel & Bender law firm, effective Dec. 1. Kalwajtys has served in the capacity of associate since joining the…
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Owen certified as a Family Court Mediator
December 11, 2024
Morton & Gettys partner Elizabeth Smith Owen has earned certification as a Family Court Mediator from the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. An experienced family law attorney…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson stops Biden from giving Obamacare to illegal aliens
December 11, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has obtained a stay from a North Dakota Federal Court stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from unlawfully giving taxpayer-subsidized federal health insurance to illegal aliens and…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Honors Service and Dedication at Annual Christmas Dinner
December 9, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office gathered on December 5th for their annual Employee Christmas Dinner, a cherished tradition to reflect, celebrate, and show appreciation for the dedication and service of…
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Darren Angell brings Sports Law to Wyche’s Advisory & Counseling Practice
December 4, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced Darren Angell has joined the firm. Angell will focus his practice on sports law, working closely with Wyche’s education…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-leads coalition urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General
December 3, 2024
Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United…
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Moore & Van Allen welcomes David Freda to Commercial Real Estate Practice
November 26, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that David M. Freda has joined the firm’s Charleston office as a member and will practice in the Commercial Real Estate group focusing…
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SC Department of Public Safety Announces Thanksgiving Safety Breaks, Urges Caution During Holiday Travel Period
November 25, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety urges drivers to buckle up, slow down, put away distractions, and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday week. Thanksgiving week is one of the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks U.S. Supreme Court to limit girls’ sports teams to biological females
November 23, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 23 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an Arizona case to protect girls’ and women’s sports. “Sports teams are…
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Smith Robinson named to top tier by Best Law Firms
November 20, 2024
In its 2025 edition, Best Law Firms in America® has named Smith Robinson law firm to its Tier One list in the Columbia area in two practice areas: • Commercial…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson part of 32-state coalition urging Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
November 20, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 31 other states are calling on Congressional leadership to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (“KOSA”), crucial legislation that protects children from…
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Britt Law Firm launches with artificial intelligence and data privacy focus
November 19, 2024
Britt Law, a new corporate and technology law firm, has launched in Charleston, South Carolina, with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy for companies of all…
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Morgan & Morgan opens new office in Columbia, SC
November 18, 2024
Morgan & Morgan, America’s largest injury law firm, announced the opening of its Columbia, SC, office. This is the firm’s fourth location in the Palmetto State. “We are thrilled to…
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Bailey Jackson joins Robinson Gray law firm
November 15, 2024
Attorney Bailey Jackson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice focuses on administrative and regulatory law, with an emphasis on utility regulation and the environment, as…
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Best Law Firms places Robinson Gray in top tier for Columbia in 19 practice areas
November 15, 2024
Robinson Gray has been recognized in a total of 28 practice areas in the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms,” by U.S. News/Best Lawyers®. Of these, Robinson Gray was cited…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Construction and Transportation Practice Groups welcome Kyle H. Cooper
November 14, 2024
Kyle H. Cooper has joined the growing team of lawyers with Collins & Lacy, P.C. as part of the firm’s Construction and Transportation Practice Groups. Kyle attended James Madison University…
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Wyche’s Corporate Practice Group expands with addition of Alex Nordholm and Brian Park
November 13, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Alex Nordholm and Brian Park have joined the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. Both Nordholm and Park bring…
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Laurens Native Scott Todd’s Law Firm Earns National Recognition
November 12, 2024
Scott Todd, a Laurens native and partner at Sumner & Todd, Attorneys at Law, has achieved impressive accolades alongside his firm, securing their place among the top legal practices in…
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Bluestein Attorneys named to Best Law Firms for 15th time straight
November 12, 2024
Bluestein Attorneys has once again been listed in the top tier of Best Law Firms in the Columbia area – for the 15th year in a row. The firm received…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes five new associates
November 12, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kate Childs, Catherine R. Langdon, Ashley Long, Sarah J. Reisinger and Chloë Satzger have joined the firm. “We are thrilled to welcome five exceptional…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes five new associates
November 12, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kate Childs, Catherine R. Langdon, Ashley Long, Sarah J. Reisinger and Chloë Satzger have joined the firm. “We are thrilled to welcome five exceptional…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes five new associates
November 12, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kate Childs, Catherine R. Langdon, Ashley Long, Sarah J. Reisinger and Chloë Satzger have joined the firm. “We are thrilled to welcome five exceptional…
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Sumner & Todd named to “Best Law Firms in America” 2025
November 12, 2024
Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd, Attorneys at Law and its staff have received outstanding recognition from multiple top ranking national and local sources. They include: Best Law Firms® 2025,…
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Lewis Babcock honored in new edition of “Best Law Firms”
November 11, 2024
Lewis Babcock is being honored in the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” in two practice areas: Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs. Published…
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Morton & Gettys earns Tier 1 honors in “Best Law Firms”
November 11, 2024
Morton & Gettys again has earned “Best Law Firms®” Tier 1 ratings in Trust and Estates Law. The 2025 edition of the national directory also recognizes the firm for its…
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Richardson Thomas recognized in Tier 1 in “Best Law Firms”
November 11, 2024
Once again, a national directory of top law firms has awarded Richardson Thomas its highest ranking in an impressive variety of categories. The 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms®” places…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 USA Chambers and…
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Moore & Van Allen receives 10 national and 75 metropolitan rankings in 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®
November 11, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that 10 firm practice areas were nationally ranked in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm also received 52 Tier 1…
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Relic Room reopens to general admission on Dec. 6
November 10, 2024
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will reopen for general admission on Dec. 6, starting at 10 a.m., as usual. Or at least, “as usual” back before…
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