Jackson Lewis Greenville Managing Shareholder Stephanie Lewis Honored at 2015 Leadership in Law Awards
April 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Managing Shareholder Stephanie E. Lewis was selected as…
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MGC Opens Nashville Office
March 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, has opened an office in Nashville, Tenn. The Nashville office is the firm’s 12th office in the Southeast.…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline Attorney Earns Top Title Insurance Industry Designation
March 23, 2015Cynthia D. Blair Receives National Title Professional Designation COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Cynthia Durham Blair, a real estate…
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Wyche, P.A. Launch New Website
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, P.A. launched a new website with an updated design and enhanced functionality that creates a seamless experience for its users. The site now features dynamic visual content,…
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Collins & Lacy Grows Greenville Office with Addition of Matt Brown
March 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Matt Brown has joined the firm’s Greenville office. Brown is an associate practicing workers’ compensation defense and employment law. “As we continue to meet…
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Rita Bolt Barker Featured as Guest Speaker at Clemson University’s Women in Leadership Week
March 8, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche environmental attorney Rita Bolt Barker was featured as a Guest Speaker at Clemson University’s Women in Leadership Week. The program was part of Clemson’s College of…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Named to BTI Consulting Group Client Service A-Team
March 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s Client Service A-Team 2015, an elite group of law firms chosen by clients for outstanding client…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Name Eight Award Recipients
February 20, 2015Eight Stars of the Quarter Awards given CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has named eight Stars of the Quarter Award recipients. The awards recognize YLD members…
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SC Bar Launches Attorney Wellness Website
February 18, 2015
Task force encourages Bar members to start “Living Above the Bar” CHARLESTON, SC – The Attorney Wellness Task Force of the South Carolina Bar is proud to announce the launch…
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Amy Clayton Strengthens Womble Carlyle’s South Carolina Real Estate Team
February 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Womble Carlyle announced the addition of attorney Amy H. Clayton to the firm’s Real Estate practice group as a partner in Womble Carlyle’s Greenville office (following a transitional…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood to Host Furman University Juried Art Competition
February 12, 2015
GREEVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce a partnership with Furman University to host a student art competition. Furman students will have the opportunity to submit…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Gray Geddie Named a BTI Client Service All-Star
February 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Gray Geddie,…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Gray Geddie Named a BTI Client Service All-Star
February 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Gray Geddie,…
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Ogletree Deakins Elects John Merrell as Shareholder
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that John Merrell has been elected…
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Ogletree Deakins Elects John Merrell as Shareholder
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that John Merrell has been elected…
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South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Names Wallace Lightsey a 2015 Leadership in Law Honoree
January 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey has been named a 2015 Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The award recognizes legal professionals from across South Carolina…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood to Host Human Resource Training Seminars
January 20, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – The Labor and Employment team at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is hosting a series of training seminars to teach human resources professionals…
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Attorney Steve Sumner Selected to Best Attorneys of America List as a Lifetime Charter Member
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DUI Attorney Steve Sumner was recently selected as a “Best Attorney” Lifetime Charter Member to the Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America list. According to the Rue…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Elects Five Attorneys To Partnership
January 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announced attorneys Henry M. Gallivan, Jr., Patrick M. Kane, Jason D. Maertens, Travis W. Martin and David J. Neill have been elected to the…
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Nelson Mullins Elects Holloway, Rustin to Partnership; Lott to Of Counsel in Greenville
January 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Greenville attorneys Maurice Holloway and Brad Rustin to the partnership and promoted Chad Lott to of…
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Wendy Furhang named Shareholder at Jackson Lewis P.C.
January 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s leading workplace law firms, announced that Wendy Furhang was recently elevated to Shareholder in the firm’s Greenville office. She is…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Elects Six New Shareholders
January 5, 2015
Law Firm’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices gain shareholders CHARLESTON, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce Elizabeth H. Black, Mary M. Caskey, Carter N. Deupree,…
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Nexsen Pruet Elects Three New Members Across the Palmetto State
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has elected three members (partners) practicing out of the Columbia, Charleston and Greenville locations, effective January 1, 2015. They are Brian Autry (Columbia), Andrew Dennis…
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JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST) May Not Be Considering Potential Acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (HNH) to the Detriment of Its Shareholders
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating JPS Industries, Inc.’s (OTC: JPST) response to its proposed acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ: HNH). On December 30, 2014, Handy…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Milwaukee Office
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, begins the year by opening an office…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Milwaukee Office
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, begins the year by opening an office…
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JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST) May Not Be Considering Potential Acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (HNH) to the Detriment of Its Shareholders
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating JPS Industries, Inc.’s (OTC: JPST) response to its proposed acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ: HNH). On December 30, 2014, Handy…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA announces ranking in 2014 Inc. 5000 List
December 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McDonnell and Associates is proud to announce its ranking in the 2014 Inc. 5000 magazine. The Inc. 5000 Corporation has recognized McDonnell and Associates as being among…
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Nelson Mullins’ Ed Mullins Elected to American Inns of Court Executive Committee
December 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Ed Mullins, of counsel to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the American Inns of Court. The American Inns of…
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Jackson Lewis Shareholder Reelected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Shareholder Andy Satterfield has been reelected to serve…
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Jackson Lewis Shareholder Reelected To SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
December 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce that Greenville Shareholder Andy Satterfield has been reelected to serve…
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Will Gibbs Joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville
November 19, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Will Gibbs has joined the Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate where he will practice in the areas of emerging payment…
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Independent Contractors: The NLRB Refines its Standards
November 19, 2014By James A. Byars and David S. Robinson Whether an individual is classified as an independent contractor or an employee has significant legal implications,…
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Melinda Davis Lux Elected Chair of the ABA Private Equity Subcommittee
November 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Melinda Davis Lux, a shareholder of Wyche, P.A., has been elected Chair of the Private Equity Subcommittee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Committee on…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina Marriage Ban
November 12, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. District Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled against South Carolina’s constitutional amendment banning marriage equality, making the Palmetto State the latest to see such a ban…
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Ron Wray Elected President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that firm shareholder Ron Wray was elected President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, at the November 7, 2014…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers collecting personal care items for women in need
November 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence Committee is collecting personal care items for its 2014 Women in Need Necessities Drive. Items will be…
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Wyche Receives The Greenville Chamber ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award®
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been honored by the Greenville Chamber with the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® for 2014. The award recognizes organizations with initiatives dedicated to creating cultures that…
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Employment Law Webinar: Can You Hear the Whistle Blowing?
November 7, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 ~ Steps An Employer Can Take to Protect Against Whistleblower Claims Nexsen Pruet attorney David Dubberly will present “Best practices for avoiding or minimizing retaliation and…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® regionally in 23…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Attorney Steve Sumner Addresses Statewide Attorney and Judicial Conference
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DUI attorney Steve Sumner recently delivered a one hour address to South Carolina attorneys and judges at a statewide conference in Columbia. Steve spoke at the “South…
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Jackson Lewis’ Greenville Office Receives First Tier Rankings
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest workplace law firms in the world representing management, announced it has been named a Tier 1 firm in Greenville forEmployment Law – Management; and Litigation –…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA Receives Tier One Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2015 Survey
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Named “Best Law Firm” For Fifth Consecutive Year
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News & Best Lawyers, for the fifth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. “It is a great honor…
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U.S. News and Best Lawyers® Rank Nelson Mullins Nationally, in Greenville
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News and Best Lawyers® have ranked Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP law firm nationally in eight practice areas in their 2015 rankings. Additionally, the organizations ranked…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers Recognizes Wyche as a 2015 “Best Law Firm”
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Greenville Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 17 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2015. The selection is based on…
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Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has…
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Nexsen Pruet Earns National Recognition and 67 First Tier Rankings in the Carolinas
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet announced its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2015. The firm has been nationally top-ranked in the…
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