James Becker named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Litigation – Banking and Finance in Columbia
June 17, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder James Y. “Jamie” Becker as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for litigation – banking and finance in Columbia, South Carolina.…
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STP Father-Son Duo Reflect on How Their Dads Shaped Their Desire to Serve
June 17, 2024
By SCDPS Staff Member, Teddy Kulmala With three generations of law enforcement officers in their family, serving others is not learned for State Transport Police Master Officer Thomas Thrasher and…
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Motley Rice and Markus Green announce new strategic relationship in public client and human rights litigation
June 12, 2024
One of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, Motley Rice LLC, has entered a consulting agreement with attorney Markus Green of MG Law & Consulting LLC. Green will collaborate with…
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Eddie Benton joins Smith Robinson as chief operating officer
June 12, 2024
Smith Robinson announced that Eddie Benton has joined the law firm as chief operating officer. Benton is a South Carolina native with more than three decades of experience in professional…
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Save the Date for the Annual Fill the Cruiser School Supply Drive!
June 9, 2024
School has just let out for the summer, and kids are diving into their summer groove, but now is the perfect time to start preparing for the upcoming school year…
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Chambers USA recognizes Wyche, P.A. as a 2024 Leading Law Firm
June 7, 2024
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 15 of its attorneys in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Wyche’s Litigation, Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, and Environment practices have…
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Chambers honors Robinson Gray again, citing Gray, Richardson, Stepp and Watson
June 6, 2024
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, has in its 2024 edition again honored Robinson Gray for its work in the area of general commercial litigation, singling out four…
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Moore & Van Allen’s South Carolina Healthcare practice and two Charleston members ranked in prestigious Chambers and Partners
June 6, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that Chambers and Partners has ranked the firm as a top firm in South Carolina for Healthcare law practice in its 2024 Chambers…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys ranked prominently in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 Guide
June 6, 2024
Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. in the Chambers and Partners USA Guide for 2024. The firm was designated a Band 1 banking and finance…
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Laurens County Sheriff Addresses Scams Targeting Seniors at Martha Franks Retirement Community
June 5, 2024
Sheriff Don Reynolds recently visited the Martha Franks Retirement Community to raise awareness about the various scams that often target senior citizens. His presentation highlighted the importance of recognizing and…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Two Landmark Child Safety Bills Into Law
June 5, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were recently joined by members of the General Assembly and other community leaders to ceremonially sign two child safety bills into…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Jacqueline M. Pavlicek
June 5, 2024
Attorney Jacqueline Pavlicek has joined the growing team of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. A graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Joseph F. Rice School of Law, Pavlicek…
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Nelson Mullins attorney Neil Grayson named BTI client service all-stars 2024
June 5, 2024
Nelson Mullins partner Neil Grayson was selected as one of the 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars on BTI Consulting Group’s annual list. The designation is one of the industry’s highest…
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SCDPS Names New State Transport Police Commander, Announces Promotions in Command Staff
June 4, 2024
The SC Department of Public Safety Director, Robert G. Woods, IV has named a new South Carolina State Transport Police commander, in conjunction with two command staff promotions. Dwayne D.…
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Charleston Legal Access shortlisted for national 2024 Legal Impact Award
June 4, 2024
Charleston Legal Access (CLA), a nonprofit sliding scale law firm in the Lowcountry, has been shortlisted for the 2024 Legal Impact Award by Clio. This award recognizes firms that are…
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Robinson Gray managing member Cal Watson elected to Meritas Board of Directors
June 3, 2024
Cal Watson, managing member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the board of directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes attorneys David B. Allen and Zoe R. Henrikson to Greenville office
June 3, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. welcomed special counsel David B. Allen and associate Zoe R. Henrikson to the firm’s Greenville office. David joins the firm’s Real Estate practice group, bringing with…
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Who’s Behind Bars? Come Bail Out Your Favorite Locals at the Laurens County Jail and Bail on Friday
May 29, 2024
Get ready, Laurens County! The annual Jail and Bail event hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is back, and it’s shaping up to be a great event. Mark your…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Bill Defining Antisemitism Into Law
May 29, 2024
Last week, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by state and national Jewish community leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4042, Defining Antisemitism.…
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Moore Bradley Myers welcomes Callee Liscusky Jumper
May 28, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce that Callee Liscusky Jumper has joined the firm as an associate attorney. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2021, receiving…
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Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety Reminder: A Tragic Loss on Lake Greenwood
May 27, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend is often considered the official start of summer, with families flocking to lakes for boating and other water activities. Unfortunately, this past Saturday, a day meant for…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 21, 2024
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in the…
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Increased Patrols on I-26, I-85, and I-95 as Part of Operation SafeDRIVE
May 20, 2024
Motorists traveling on South Carolina’s major highways—Interstates 26, 85, and 95—will see increased law enforcement presence over the next few days. The South Carolina State Transport Police (SCSTP) is launching…
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Moore & Van Allen named Diversity Initiative finalist for 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards
May 20, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the Daily Report and Law.com have named MVA as a 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards finalist in the Diversity Initiative category for the…
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J. Philip Land joins JAASC Advisory Board
May 20, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder J. Philip Land has been named to the advisory board of the Japan-America Association of South Carolina (JAASC). JAASC promotes positive relationships between…
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O’Brien joins Callison Tighe as an associate
May 20, 2024
Forest O’Brien has joined Callison Tighe as an associate. With a background in accounting, he will focus his practice on corporate and business law, estate planning and probate matters, tax…
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Brown joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an attorney
May 20, 2024
A Palmetto State native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Meredith Cooper Brown is the newest attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Her practice will…
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Gaffney Lewis LLC becomes Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd LLC
May 20, 2024
Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd, LLC announced important changes and updates within the firm. Following the departure of one of the founding attorneys, Amy L. Gaffney, in August 2023, there…
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Sally Purnell recognized in Best Lawyers® and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Medical Malpractice ‘Power List’
May 17, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Sally Purnell has been recognized by two leading legal publications for her work in professional malpractice law. Best Lawyers has named Sally the 2024 “Lawyer…
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Results Matter: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Leads in Crime Clearance Rates
May 15, 2024
As we continue to observe National Police Week, a time dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, it is fitting to highlight the exceptional achievements of…
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The Citadel awards honorary degrees in recognition of service to state and national leaders
May 15, 2024
The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2024. Honorary degrees are awarded to the speakers for the commencement ceremonies…
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Honoring Laurens County Law Enforcement During National Police Week 2024
May 13, 2024
This week marks National Police Week, observed annually from May 13th to May 19th, offering us an opportunity to honor and express gratitude to the brave men and women who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Court Rejects Avid Telecom’s Attempts to Dismiss Illegal Robocalls Case
May 13, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the United States District Court in Arizona denied Avid Telecom’s multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan, 49-state lawsuit against…
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Fair becomes the ninth Morton & Gettys attorney to hold multi-state licenses
May 13, 2024
ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys attorney Henry Fair has been sworn into the Florida Bar, making him the ninth lawyer at the firm to hold licenses to practice…
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South Carolina Now Enforcing Ban on ‘Carolina Squat’ Trucks
May 12, 2024
South Carolina has officially enforced its ban on the ‘Carolina Squat’ vehicle modification after a 180-day grace period, effective May 10th. This regulation prohibits drivers from significantly elevating the front…
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Eric H. Philpot selected to 2024 Super Lawyers
May 9, 2024
Eric H. Philpot, a partner at the Philpot Law Firm, has been selected for a second year to the 2024 Super Lawyers list in South Carolina. No more than five…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, announced a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Ward Bradley selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2024
May 8, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announces that Partner, James E. “Ward” Bradley has been selected to South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2024 in the area of personal injury law and business litigation.…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 8, 2024
Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 8, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads 24-State Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Defund Terrorist-Embedded U.N. Agency
May 8, 2024Attorney General Alan Wilson led a 24-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to permanently cut all funding to the terrorist-embedded United Nations Relief and Works Agency…
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Collins & Lacy announces Criminal Defense Practice Group
May 7, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the formation of its Criminal Defense Practice Group serving South Carolina. Comprised of seven attorneys, all with extensive courtroom experience, the Criminal…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2024 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 6, 2024
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, Jeffrey D. Hopkins, and Creasie Parrott…
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Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission celebrates 50 years of community impact
May 6, 2024
Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC) is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting half a century of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to enhancing public…
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Sixteen attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 6, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 16 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville, Charleston and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.…
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Law Clerk Abigail Johanson joins Collins & Lacy
May 6, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces the selection of Abigail (Abby) Johanson as a 2024 law clerk in its Columbia, SC office. In her second year of law school at the…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 6, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Jeremy Cook named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance in Charleston
May 6, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Jeremy L. Cook as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance in Charleston. The “Lawyer of the Year” title…
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Morton & Gettys attorney included in latest SC Super Lawyers list
May 6, 2024
ROCK HILL, SC – Bev Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is included in the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list in Employment & Labor Law. It is the…
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Bleecker Family Law announces Hannah Kingery as the newest attorney
May 1, 2024
Kingery is the fourth attorney to join the firm’s team. Bleecker Family Law is delighted to announce that Hannah Kingery will be the fourth attorney to join the women-owned, women-led…
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