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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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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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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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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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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M&G Shareholder Anthony Livoti elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
November 29, 2018
Murphy & Grantland announced that Shareholder Anthony Livoti was recently elected to membership in the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an invitation-only organization…
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Zachary Hayden joins Richardson Plowden
November 29, 2018Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Zachary B. Hayden has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Hayden will focus his practice in Medical…
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Zachary Hayden joins Richardson Plowden
November 29, 2018
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Zachary B. Hayden has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Hayden will focus his practice in Medical…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes new hires across the Carolinas
November 28, 2018
Nexsen Pruet, one of the Carolinas’ largest law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of six young professionals – four associate attorneys, one staff attorney and one governmental affairs…
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Tim Mercer joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 28, 2018Attorney Timothy Mercer has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. He will practice exclusively in the area of Veterans Disability. Before receiving his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…
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Tim Mercer joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 28, 2018
Attorney Timothy Mercer has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. He will practice exclusively in the area of Veterans Disability. Before receiving his juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…
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Collins & Lacy co-founder inducted into SC Lawyers Hall of Fame
November 27, 2018
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inducted Collins & Lacy co-founder Joel W. Collins, Jr. into its’ Hall of Fame at a luncheon in West Columbia on Tuesday, November 6th. This is SCLW’s inaugural Hall of Fame class. The…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ron Scott
November 27, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announced that Ronald T. Scott has joined the firm as an associate in the Columbia office. Ron’s practice focuses on working with local government…
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LeFever joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an associate
November 27, 2018Grant Burnette LeFever, a Columbia native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as its newest associate. LeFever plans to…
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HSB’s Perry MacLennan graduates from SC Economic Development Institute
November 27, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Perry MacLennan, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program. A collaborative effort between…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ron Scott
November 27, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announced that Ronald T. Scott has joined the firm as an associate in the Columbia office. Ron’s practice focuses on working with local government…
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LeFever joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an associate
November 27, 2018
Grant Burnette LeFever, a Columbia native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as its newest associate. LeFever plans to…
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McNair attorneys selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court
November 26, 2018McNair announced Michael Weaver and Weyman Carter (pictured) have been selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court. Michael Weaver joins as an associate member, and…
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McNair attorneys selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court
November 26, 2018
McNair announced Michael Weaver (pictured) and Weyman Carter have been selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court. Michael Weaver joins as an associate member, and Weyman…
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SCANA and SCE&G settle class action lawsuit related to V.C. Summer nuclear costs
November 25, 2018
Plaintiffs Richard Lightsey, LeBrian Cleckley, and Phillip Cooper have reached an agreement with SCANA Corporation and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company to settle a lawsuit filed in the state Court of Common…
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Hunter Adams joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
November 23, 2018Attorney Hunter Adams has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He practices in the areas of automobile liability, civil litigation, premises liability, and insurance coverage. Hunter was born…
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Hunter Adams joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
November 23, 2018
Attorney Hunter Adams has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He practices in the areas of automobile liability, civil litigation, premises liability, and insurance coverage. Hunter was born…
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SC Bar Foundation honors Sue Berkowitz with DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award
November 19, 2018
The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Sue Berkowitz, director of South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, has been selected as the 2018 DuRant Distinguished Public Service…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected as members of J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
November 17, 2018Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been selected as inaugural members of the J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Stan McGuffin joined the Inn as a Barrister; Kathleen…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected as members of J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
November 17, 2018Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been selected as inaugural members of the J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Stan McGuffin joined the Inn as a Barrister; Kathleen…
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Vincent A. Cino and Andreas N. Satterfield elected Fellows of the College of Labor and Employment
November 15, 2018Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino and Principal Andreas (Andy) N. Satterfield (see image to the…
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John Boyd elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
November 14, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder John Boyd has been elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. John is active in the Columbia community, serving as immediate past president…
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John Boyd elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
November 14, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder John Boyd has been elected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. John is active in the Columbia community, serving as immediate past president…
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Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys
November 13, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new attorneys. David Kershaw joins as an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation and Transaction practice and is based…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 13, 2018Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…
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HSB’s John Langford selected as a member of Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2019
November 9, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Langford has been selected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2018-2019 class of Leadership Columbia. As a member of the 46th Leadership Columbia class, John…
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HSB’s John Langford selected as a member of Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2019
November 9, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Langford has been selected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2018-2019 class of Leadership Columbia. As a member of the 46th Leadership Columbia class, John…
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