Lewis Babcock attorney to participate in South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy
February 12, 2020Lewis Babcock attorney, Joseph Berry was selected for membership in the 2020 class of the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. Each year the Academy selects attorneys from across the state…
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Kerk Spong named as Small Business Bankruptcy Trustee in the District of South Carolina
February 12, 2020Kerk Spong, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed as one of two new Small Business Bankruptcy Trustees in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
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Parker Barnes named 2020 Leadership in Law honoree
February 11, 2020Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Parker Barnes has been selected as one of the 2020 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees. Parker is among 28 attorneys from across…
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Employment law attorney Jack E. Cohoon joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
January 31, 2020An experienced attorney who’s successfully fought for clients in the courts and before administrative agencies, Jack E. Cohoon has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. His practice includes employment law, civil…
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Burnette honored with Pro Bono award from South Carolina Bar
January 30, 2020M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, received the South Carolina Bar Senior Lawyers Division Pro Bono Award during the organization’s annual convention. The honor recognizes…
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Three Gallivan White Boyd attorneys elected partner
January 30, 2020Bradshaw, Edmonds and Laffitte move on to the Partner level Gallivan White Boyd announced that three attorneys were chosen to become partners, Drew Bradshaw and Amity Edmonds in Greenville, South…
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Luther J. Battiste, III, sworn in as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates
January 29, 2020Luther J. Battiste, III, was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization’s National Board Meeting at the Hotel Bennett. Mr. Battiste, a founding…
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Mariel Norton named Special Counsel at Baker, Ravenel & Bender
January 29, 2020Mariel D. Norton, formerly an associate at Baker Ravenel & Bender, has been named Special Counsel for the firm. “This acknowledgement of Mariel’s experience and talent reflects the contributions she…
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Whitney B. Harrison named first woman to receive the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy award
January 29, 2020The South Carolina Bar Association recognized Whitney B. Harrison, of McGowan Hood & Felder LLC, as the 2019 Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award recipient. The award recognizes members of the…
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Pope Flynn adds new associate Sara Weathers in public finance and government law
January 28, 2020Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has added Sara Weathers as an associate in the firm’s public finance and governmental law practices. Weathers…
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Adams and Reese joins AiRXOS Air Mobility Platform Ecosystem as service partner
January 27, 2020Adams and Reese announced the firm has been named a service partner of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation and a leading provider of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, in an…
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Family law attorney Mueller joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
January 27, 2020Amanda S. Mueller, an experienced attorney and skilled litigator, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. She brings a multi-faceted practice to the firm’s family law team that represents clients in…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Nashiba Boyd, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
January 27, 2020GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Nashiba Boyd has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Boyd represents companies and some…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group continues expansion with addition of two attorneys in Greenville office
January 27, 2020Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to grow with the addition of D. Lesesne Phillips and J. Alex Timmons to their Greenville, South…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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Kelly Morrow joins board of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
January 21, 2020Kelly Morrow, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of directors of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Kids’ Chance of South Carolina provides scholarships for college…
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Clarke Newton named partner at Bluestein Attorneys
January 17, 2020Columbia attorney Clarke Newton has been named a partner with Bluestein Attorneys. “Clarke has been an invaluable team member since joining the firm,” said partner Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein. “Clarke…
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Michael R. Burchstead elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy
January 16, 2020Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice attorney joined firm in 2017 Attorney Michael R. Burchstead has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. Through his Government,…
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Grady Beard named vice president of SCWCEA
January 15, 2020Grady Beard, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice president of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association. The SCWCEA is an organization that conducts seminars…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Penn Ely becomes Certified Mediator
January 15, 2020Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Penn Ely has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. As a litigator, Ely is…
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Ogletree Deakins names new Chief Operating Officer
January 13, 2020Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has named Lisa Ellis-James as its Chief Operating Officer. Ellis-James, who will be…
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Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people
January 13, 2020Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2019 by the Greenville Business Magazine and will…
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GaffneyLewis partner Regina Hollins Lewis inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 9, 2020GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted into the National Academy of Neutrals (NADN). NADN is and invitation only professional association whose membership consists of mediators and…
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Clawson and Staubes Law Firm adds six attorneys across three offices in recent months
January 9, 2020Clawson and Staubes LLC announced the addition of six attorneys across three offices over the past few months. The new attorneys by office are: • Charleston – Alexandra Heaton, Ashley…
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Richland County Bar announces 2020 leadership
January 7, 2020The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2020 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2019 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county…
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Hedrick Gardner announces attorney promotions
January 6, 2020Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, a leading regional litigation and dispute management law firm, announced the promotions of Lee Dixon, Michael Hedgepeth, Michael Rothrock, Holly Stott, and Shari Ballard.…
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Turner Padget elects three new shareholders
January 6, 2020Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Kristen N. Nichols, Columbia-based J. David Johnson, IV and Greenville-based David L. Moore have been elected shareholders of the firm. Nichols…
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Morton & Gettys names two new partners: Dan Ballou and Melissa Cassell
January 6, 2020Rock Hill law firm Morton & Gettys has named two new partners, Daniel J. Ballou and Melissa G. Cassell, effective Jan. 1. “Melissa started with our firm as a law…
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Adams and Reese announces nine new partners for 2020
January 3, 2020Adams and Reese congratulated its nine attorneys who have been elected to partnership in the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lyndey R. Z. Bryant (Columbia, S.C.) advises business owners and…
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Janie Langdale joins Robinson Gray as director of marketing
December 30, 2019Janie Langdale has joined Robinson Gray as director of marketing. She will be responsible for further developing the firm’s marketing program and launching new initiatives for raising the firm’s profile.…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four new associates
December 17, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that David Caughran, Elliot Condon, Joseph Spate and Phillips Workman have joined the firm. David Caughran is based in the Charleston office and joins the public…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd attorney Lindsay Joyner receives Civic Star Award
December 12, 2019For exceptional, meritorious service in the Richland County community The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) awarded GWB Partner Lindsay Joyner with its Civic Star Award at the Annual Meeting and…
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Scott & Corley, P.A.’s Firm Chairman Ronald C. Scott honored with Diversity & Inclusion Award
December 6, 2019Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been chosen by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly® to receive the Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2019.…
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Orangeburg law firm donates 250 turkeys for Thanksgiving
December 2, 2019For the sixth consecutive year, the Orangeburg law firm Lanier & Burroughs donated 250 turkeys to local individuals and families in need of a little assistance during Thanksgiving. “One of…
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GaffneyLewis welcomes new attorney to Columbia office
November 21, 2019GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Sara Brakmann has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Columbia office. Brakmann received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…
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Neal becomes newest Morton & Gettys associate
November 19, 2019Joe’Terrious Neal, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, is Morton & Gettys’ newest associate. His practice focuses on civil litigation. Neal joined the firm in…
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Cox becomes Burnette Shutt & McDaniel’s newest associate
November 19, 2019Sarah J.M. Cox, a graduate of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota, has become Burnette Shutt & McDaniel’s newest associate. Her practice focuses on employment law, personal injury,…
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Matthew Jepertinger joins Callison Tighe as an associate
November 19, 2019Matthew L. Jepertinger, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation.…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Trey Still becomes Certified Mediator
November 19, 2019Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Trey Still has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. An experienced litigator Still will…
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Wade Kolb and John Moylan elected to Wyche Executive Committee
November 18, 2019Wade Kolb and John Moylan have been elected as members of Wyche’s Executive Committee by the firm’s membership. As members of the Executive Committee, they will be responsible for the…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2020
November 18, 2019One Tier 2 Public Finance National ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2020 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental…
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Nelson Mullins’ George Wolfe honored with development award
November 13, 2019The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has honored Columbia partner George Wolfe with SCEDA’s Ally Award. The organization recognized him as a private sector individual “who assists state and local developers…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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Robinson Gray’s Beth Burke Richardson named to receive Diversity & Inclusion Award
November 12, 2019South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has announced that Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been chosen as one of 20 to receive the publication’s Diversity &…
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Morton & Gettys included in 2020 Best Law Firms in America
November 5, 2019Morton & Gettys has been named in the top tier in the area of real estate law in the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms, a U.S. News–Best Lawyers® publication…
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Bluestein Attorneys included in 2020 Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2019Bluestein Attorneys has been named in the top tier for the Columbia area in three practice areas in the 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns top-tier honors in Best Law Firms
November 1, 2019Burnette Shutt & McDaniel again has earned Tier 1 honors in two employment law practice areas in the just-released 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms in America.” The top-level rankings…
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Callison Tighe earns 4 Tier 1 honors in Best Law Firms
November 1, 2019Callison Tighe has earned four Tier 1 honors, and nine honors overall, in the just-released 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms in America.” The Tier 1 honors were in banking…
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Robinson Gray named to top tier in 2020 Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2019Robinson Gray has been named in the top tier for the Columbia area in 12 practice areas in the 2020 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 10th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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