Benchmark Litigation recognizes HSB and John Tiller
January 16, 2019Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2019 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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Kelly Morrow joins Robinson Gray as member
January 16, 2019Kelly F. Morrow has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member, focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “We’re proud to have Kelly join the firm,” said Cal…
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Kelly Morrow joins Robinson Gray as member
January 16, 2019
Kelly F. Morrow has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member, focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “We’re proud to have Kelly join the firm,” said Cal…
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Ashley Johnson joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 16, 2019
Ashley Johnson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and juris…
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Ned Tupper invited to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 15, 2019
BEAUFORT, SC – Ralph “Ned” Tupper, a partner with the law firm Tupper, Grimsley, Dean & Canaday, P.A., has been invited to join the South Carolina Chapter of the National…
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Ned Tupper invited to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 14, 2019BEAUFORT, SC – Ralph “Ned” Tupper, a partner with the law firm Tupper, Grimsley, Dean & Canaday, P.A., has been invited to join the South Carolina Chapter of the National…
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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP launches Womble Bond Dickinson Lobby LLC to provide government relations services in South Carolina
January 14, 2019
Lobbyists John DeWorken & Sunnie Harmon to lead WBD Lobby Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has launched WBD Lobby, a new subsidiary that will provide government relations and professional lobbying…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2019 Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership
January 14, 2019
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership for 2019. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA,…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Rebecca Joyner & Emily Luther become leaders of Government & Municipalities Industry Team
January 9, 2019
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Rebecca Joyner and Emily Luther are now leading the firm’s Government & Municipalities Industry Team. They take over for Ray Jones, who…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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Adams and Reese announces Bill McElveen as new practice group leader
January 9, 2019
Adams and Reese is proud to announce the firm’s Managing Partner, Gif Thornton, has appointed the following attorneys Practice Group Leaders within the firm, effective January 1, 2019: · William P. McElveen Jr., Columbia, Transactions · Jeffery…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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Michael Montgomery appointed to Palmetto Health Foundation board
January 8, 2019Michael Montgomery, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the Palmetto Health Foundation board of directors. Palmetto Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, “engages community partners…
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Michael Montgomery appointed to Palmetto Health Foundation board
January 8, 2019
Michael Montgomery, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the Palmetto Health Foundation board of directors. Palmetto Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, “engages community partners…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
January 7, 2019Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC announced the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the firm are Tara…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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Shannon Till Poteat joins Robinson Gray as member
January 4, 2019Shannon Till Poteat has joined Robinson Gray as a member focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “It’s great to have Shannon on board,” said Cal Watson, the law…
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Shannon Till Poteat joins Robinson Gray as member
January 4, 2019
Shannon Till Poteat has joined Robinson Gray as a member focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “It’s great to have Shannon on board,” said Cal Watson, the law…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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Tyler Gilliam graduates from Leadership Discovery
December 28, 2018Tyler Gilliam, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, recently graduated from Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Discovery. Leadership Discovery is an accelerated program experience, meeting twice a month for…
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LawyerLisa, LLC hires Heather McDonald as Director of Marketing
December 23, 2018
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Heather McDonald as the new Director of Marketing. Heather is a marketing specialist with over 15 years of professional experience in the…
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LawyerLisa, LLC hires Lane Cook
December 23, 2018
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce the hire of Lane Cook, the newest Trust and Estate Attorney to join the firm. Lane brings a unique perspective to LawyerLisa after years…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
December 20, 2018Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the…
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Nelson Mullins elects 7 S.C. attorneys to the partnership
December 20, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected six South Carolina attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new Charleston, South Carolina partner is: •Andrew…
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Costa Pleicones receives Honorary Degree from Francis Marion University
December 19, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones received an honorary doctorate of Humanities during Francis Marion University’s graduation on Saturday, December 15. Pleicones also served as the commencement speaker, focusing on the…
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Costa Pleicones receives Honorary Degree from Francis Marion University
December 19, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones received an honorary doctorate of Humanities during Francis Marion University’s graduation on Saturday, December 15. Pleicones also served as the commencement speaker, focusing on the…
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Jasmine Smith named to board of SC Women Lawyers Association
December 17, 2018Jasmine Smith of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the board of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association. The mission of the South Carolina Women Lawyers…
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Jasmine Smith named to board of SC Women Lawyers Association
December 17, 2018
Jasmine Smith of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the board of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association. The mission of the South Carolina Women Lawyers…
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Kevin Garrison named to Clemson Board of Visitors
December 14, 2018Kevin Garrison of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Members of the board of visitors, nominated by the university’s board…
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Old watch turns out to be valuable, leading to generous gift to Salvation Army
December 14, 2018Back in the 1960s, when he first got out of law school, D. Reece Williams III bought himself a watch. It was a nice watch, a waterproof Rolex, for which…
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Kimberly Witherspoon selected as a Liberty Fellow
December 14, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected for the Liberty Fellows Class of 2020. Kimberly joins 20 other leaders from across the state who make a lifelong commitment…
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Kevin Garrison named to Clemson Board of Visitors
December 14, 2018
Kevin Garrison of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Members of the board of visitors, nominated by the university’s board…
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Old watch turns out to be valuable, leading to generous gift to Salvation Army
December 14, 2018
Back in the 1960s, when he first got out of law school, D. Reece Williams III bought himself a watch. It was a nice watch, a waterproof Rolex, for which…
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Elizabeth Bakker joins A Child’s Haven Board of Directors
December 13, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associate Elizabeth Bakker has joined the Board of Directors for A Child’s Haven. A Child’s Haven is an organization that treats children with developmental delays as a…
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Kimberly Witherspoon selected as a Liberty Fellow
December 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected for the Liberty Fellows Class of 2020. Kimberly joins 20 other leaders from across the state who make a lifelong commitment…
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Ashley Lamb named diversity coordinator at Robinson Gray
December 12, 2018South Carolina law firm Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte has named Ashley Lamb as its first Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator. Ashley, who has worked for the firm for 15 years,…
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Ashley Lamb named diversity coordinator at Robinson Gray
December 12, 2018
South Carolina law firm Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte has named Ashley Lamb as its first Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator. Ashley, who has worked for the firm for 15 years,…
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Celeste Bowers joins Robinson Gray as associate
December 10, 2018Columbia native Celeste Bowers has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. Celeste focuses her practice on commercial transactions, real estate development, and real estate litigation. She advises clients on all…
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The Power of Community Engagement
December 10, 2018
By Jean Cecil Frick The traditional definition of community engagement is “the facilitation of communication and exchange between an organization and community.” While that’s certainly true, that doesn’t really…
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Celeste Bowers joins Robinson Gray as associate
December 10, 2018
Columbia native Celeste Bowers has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. Celeste focuses her practice on commercial transactions, real estate development, and real estate litigation. She advises clients on all…
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Nekki Shutt received Civic Star Award from Richland County Bar Association
December 7, 2018Nekki Shutt, one of the founding partners of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the Richland County Bar Association’s Civic Star Award. The honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service.…
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Nekki Shutt received Civic Star Award from Richland County Bar Association
December 7, 2018
Nekki Shutt, one of the founding partners of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the Richland County Bar Association’s Civic Star Award. The honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service.…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking from the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list
December 3, 2018
Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in public finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…
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MPA Strategies Legislative Counsel awarded ABLE-SC honor
December 3, 2018
MPA Strategies Legislative Counsel, Ed Schafer, has been presented with the Commendable Award, a high honor from Able South Carolina. ABLE-SC, a state-wide non-profit providing an array of independent living services to people with disabilities, selected…
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Johnson, Toal & Battiste welcomes Mark McLawhorn
December 3, 2018Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A. announces that Mark C. McLawhorn has joined the firm’s Columbia office located at 1615 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29201. (803) 252-9700.
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Johnson, Toal & Battiste welcomes Mark McLawhorn
December 3, 2018Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A. announces that Mark C. McLawhorn has joined the firm’s Columbia office located at 1615 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29201. (803) 252-9700.
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Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope
November 30, 2018For the 10th consecutive year, Callison Tighe & Robinson has donated $10,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, bringing the firm’s total contributions over time to close to $110,000. Callison Tighe…
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