City Announces New Attorney Michael Pitts
July 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Mayor Knox White announced that the City of Greenville has hired Michael S. Pitts to replace long-time City Attorney Ron McKinney, who recently retired. Pitts brings 18 years…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorney Steve Farrar Appointed To Lawyers For Civil Justice Board Of Directors
July 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood Partner Steve Farrar has been appointed to the Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) Board of Directors, a national organization of defense lawyers and corporate counsel…
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SC Bar Foundation awards $1.9 million in grants
July 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded $1.9 million in grant funds to support civil legal aid, law related education and other legal related projects. Since 1987, the…
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Seph Wunder Returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville Office
July 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to welcome Stephen J. (Seph) Wunder back to the Firm’s Greenville, SC office. Mr. Wunder first joined the law firm in 2007, and left…
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Wheaton College Order Changes Landscape of Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Nonprofit Organizations
July 9, 2014
Jim Rourke Nexsen Pruet, LLC Last Thursday, while many of us were preparing for the long weekend ahead, the U.S. Supreme Court was hard at work, issuing an order that…
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McNair Selects Reggie Gay to Lead Upstate Office
July 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – McNair Law Firm announced today that Reggie Gay has been named managing shareholder of the firm’s Upstate Unit. Reggie has been practicing law for 27 years, twelve of…
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Mullikin named commander of State Guard
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a global expedition leader, attorney, and former U.S. Army officer – has assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG). “This…
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Mullikin named commander of State Guard
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Brig. Gen. Thomas Stowe Mullikin – a global expedition leader, attorney, and former U.S. Army officer – has assumed command of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG). “This…
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H. Donald Sellers Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
July 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – H. Donald Sellers, a senior litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville, SC office, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Sellers…
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SC Bar Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Byron E. Gipson, Christopher R. Koon, Mary E. Sharp, Elizabeth H. Warner and William K. Witherspoon to its board of directors.…
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SC Bar Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Byron E. Gipson, Christopher R. Koon, Mary E. Sharp, Elizabeth H. Warner and William K. Witherspoon to its board of directors.…
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Pope Zeigler Governmental Attorney Larry Flynn Appointed to Memory Hold the Door Committee of South Carolina Bar
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Zeigler, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance, government, and utilities law, has been appointed to the South Carolina Bar’s Memory…
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Legal Guide Publisher Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys, Practices
June 30, 2014Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in two practice areas along with 10 attorneys. The practice areas and the attorneys noted in…
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Legal Guide Publisher Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys, Practices
June 30, 2014
Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in two practice areas along with 10 attorneys. The practice areas and the attorneys noted in…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Recognized by National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
June 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Jack Griffeth has been recognized for his mediation experience by The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). The NADN is an invitation-only organization…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit
June 23, 2014
Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…
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South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit
June 23, 2014
Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…
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Jonathan Cote Joins Wyche
June 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jonathan Cote has joined Wyche as an associate, focusing his practice on transactional matters, including corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and health care. Prior to joining Wyche,…
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Chambers and Partners Rank Gallivan, White and Boyd, P.A. and Three Attorneys as Leaders in Law
June 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The law firm of Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce it has been selected for inclusion in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA, Leading…
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Jackson Lewis Greenville Attorneys Awarded for Excellence
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Managing Shareholder of Jackson Lewis PC’s Greenville office, Stephanie E. Lewis, and Shareholders Ashley B. Abel, Andreas N. Satterfield, Jr., and Sandi R. Wilson, were selected…
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Jackson Lewis Greenville Attorneys Awarded for Excellence
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Managing Shareholder of Jackson Lewis PC’s Greenville office, Stephanie E. Lewis, and Shareholders Ashley B. Abel, Andreas N. Satterfield, Jr., and Sandi R. Wilson, were selected…
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Columbia Attorney Michael C. Greene Appointed to South Carolina Panel for Dietetics
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP, is pleased to announce that Michael C. Greene has been appointed to the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. Greene fills the general…
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Columbia Attorney Michael C. Greene Appointed to South Carolina Panel for Dietetics
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP, is pleased to announce that Michael C. Greene has been appointed to the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. Greene fills the general…
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Professional Soldier Soiree
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA) and Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville (LSPG) are hosting “Greenville’s Inaugural Professional Soldier Soiree.” This will be a semi-formal event…
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Greenville Technical College Holds Career Night for Paralegal and Criminal Justice Programs
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College invites the public to learn more about the Paralegal and Criminal Justice programs on June 17. The Paralegal program’s Career Night will provide an…
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Nexsen Pruet Ranked Among Top Firms in the Carolinas
June 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet is ranked as a leading law firm in the Carolinas in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The legal guide…
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Nexsen Pruet Ranked Among Top Firms in the Carolinas
June 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet is ranked as a leading law firm in the Carolinas in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The legal guide…
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Collins & Lacy, PC Attorneys Reflect Firm’s Commitment to Community Service
June 4, 2014
Attorneys named to Board of Director Positions in Midlands and Upstate COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. has recognized Brian Comer and Chet Chea for their commitment to community…
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Collins & Lacy, PC Attorneys Reflect Firm’s Commitment to Community Service
June 4, 2014Attorneys named to Board of Director Positions in Midlands and Upstate COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. has recognized Brian Comer and Chet Chea for their commitment to community…
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Regional Management Corp. Misled Investors According to a Recently Filed Class Action
June 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP announces that an investor of Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM) has filed a federal securities fraud class action complaint in the U.S.…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorney Steve Farrar Named Fellow by Litigation Counsel of America
June 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood Partner Steve Farrar has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), which recognizes the country’s top trial attorneys. The…
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Don’t Let Summer Volunteer Efforts Become a Legal Hazard
June 2, 2014
By Collins & Lacy, P. C. attorney Charles Appleby It is the time of year when companies and non-profit organizations may be approached by volunteers looking to spend…
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Don’t Let Summer Volunteer Efforts Become a Legal Hazard
June 2, 2014By Collins & Lacy, P. C. attorney Charles Appleby It is the time of year when companies and non-profit organizations may be approached by volunteers looking to spend…
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FordHarrison Named Among the Top Labor and Employment Law Firms in South Carolina By Chambers USA
May 29, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that the firm was among the highest ranked labor and employment law firms in the…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Receives Rankings In 2014 Chambers Guide
May 28, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC– Twenty-six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys earned recognition in the 2014 Chambers USA Guide by Chambers and Partners, publisher of the world’s leading guides to the legal profession. In…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys & Practices Recognized in 2104 Chambers USA Rankings
May 28, 2014CHARLESTON, SC– Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA. The UK guide annually ranks American law firms and lawyers by state and practice area. Chambers USA ranked…
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GWB Attorneys Lead the Way in Participation on the South Carolina Bar’s iCivics Day
May 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White and Boyd, P.A. (GWB) attorneys recently took part in the South Carolina Bar’s Third Annual iCivics Day. As members of the SC Bar’s Young Lawyers…
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McNair Expands Upstate Practice with Adam Artigliere
May 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – McNair Law Firm announced the addition of Special Counsel Adam Artigliere to the firm’s Upstate office. Adam’s practice focuses on commercial real estate and business transactions, as…
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David Wyatt, Entrepreneur, Lawyer
May 26, 2014UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: David Wyatt is a Greenville attorney, NFL…
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Cal Watson, President of the South Carolina Bar
May 26, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: Earlier this month, Cal Watson, Member at…
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UofSC School of Law names fellows to South Carolina Legal Writing Academy inaugural class
May 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina School of Law has named five lawyers as fellows of the inaugural class of the South Carolina Legal Writing Academy. The fellows…
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Upstate Special Purpose Districts Seminar Covers Legal, Financial, Growth Issues
May 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – More than 45 commissioners, superintendents, fire chiefs, managers, and financial officers of Upstate fire, water, and sewer districts attended a seminar at the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department in…
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FordHarrison Named Among the Top Labor and Employment Law Firms by Chambers USA
May 25, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is proud to announce that it was named among the highest ranked labor and employment law firms…
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Chambers USA Releases Turner Padget 2014 Rankings
May 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announce the inclusion of the firm and several of its attorneys in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers…
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Chambers USA Releases Turner Padget 2014 Rankings
May 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of the firm and several of its attorneys in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading…
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Legal Publisher Chambers and Partners Recognizes Nelson Mullins Greenville Attorneys
May 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Legal directory publisher Chambers and Partners has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its national category for its products liability and mass torts litigation. The…
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Chambers USA® Recognizes McNair as Leading Firm in 2014
May 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been ranked a “Leading Firm” in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Eight of…
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Chambers USA® Recognizes McNair as Leading Firm in 2014
May 23, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – For the tenth consecutive year, McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been ranked a “Leading Firm” in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Eight of…
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