Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Region announces 2023 South Carolina Local Steering Committee
January 11, 2023
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeast Region announced its South Carolina Local Steering Committee (LSC) for 2022. The Southeast Region is one of the largest in the international organization of…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet announce merger
January 5, 2023Together, the 550+ attorney firm will broaden its reach across the U.S. Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge into one national law firm operating under the…
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LEAD Upstate presents financial donations to three Upstate K-9 programs
January 4, 2023
LEAD Upstate held a press conference on Tuesday to present three Upstate K-9 programs with financial contributions. Representatives from the Greenville Sheriff’s office, Greer Police Department and Travelers Rest Police…
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Carter Massingill elected Partner at Gallivan White Boyd
January 3, 2023
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Carter Massingill has been elected a partner in the firm. Carter works in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office. Carter is a business and construction…
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Andrew Merline named shareholder at Merline & Meacham, P.A.
December 30, 2022
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced that attorney Andrew D. Merline has been named a shareholder in the firm. Andy focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in Mergers and…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Carew Alvarez, Ashley Milan, and Lindsey Behnke
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Turner Padget elects John Kelchner and Ryan Judd to shareholder
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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Emma T. Dean named South Carolina Bar Executive Director
December 7, 2022
Columbia attorney Emma T. Dean has been named executive director of the South Carolina Bar. A member of the South Carolina Bar for 16 years, Dean most recently has served…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC attorney Cynthia Durham Blair commissioned as first electronic notary in South Carolina
December 1, 2022
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair, a founding owner, and attorney in the firm’s Columbia office, has been commissioned as the first electronic notary in South…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 16, 2022Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Alexandra “Alex” C. Glunt, Jennie J. Steiner and Rob Tiro have joined the firm. Alex Glunt is based in the Columbia office and practices…
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Nelson Mullins in Columbia welcomes James E. Smith, Jr.
November 16, 2022
Former member of the S.C. House of Representatives, combat veteran, and experienced litigator James E. Smith, Jr. has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its Columbia, S.C. office as a…
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Nelson Mullins Partner Giles Schanen elected president of S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
November 16, 2022
Giles M. Schanen Jr., a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Greenville office, was elected president of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association (SCDTAA) at the association’s…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2023 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 3, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2023 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 13th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Historic Soapstone Church and grounds permanently protected
October 20, 2022The six-acre property home to the historic Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County has been permanently protected through a conservation easement. In addition to the church’s leadership, partners instrumental in…
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Nexsen Pruet earns diversity, equity, and inclusion certification
October 18, 2022
Diversity Lab announced today that Nexsen Pruet has achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification. All Mansfield-certified firms have completed a 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab with built-in measurement, transparency, and accountability.…
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Gary T. Pope Jr, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, earns SCEDA Institute Certificate
October 18, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Zack Ohanesian and Carly Finkenstadt
September 27, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Zack B. Ohanesian to the firm’s Columbia office and Associate Carly B. Finkenstadt to the firm’s Greenville office. Ohanesian joins the Workplace Law…
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Theodore B. DuBose elected as a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
September 27, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Theodore B. DuBose has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel. He will be formally recognized at the College’s…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Suyash Raiborde
September 23, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. welcomed back Suyash S. Raiborde as Special Counsel. Suyash represents governmental entities and non-profits in financing large-scale projects through the issuance of various municipal bonds and…
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Attorney Steve Sumner recognized by ‘Best Lawyers’ and ‘Lawyers of Distinction’
September 16, 2022
For the sixth consecutive year, Attorney Steve Sumner has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2023 in the field of DUI Defense. He was also named a member…
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Burr & Forman’s Jessica Haarsgaard joins Legal Marketing Association’s 2023 International Board of Directors
September 14, 2022
CHICAGO — The Legal Marketing Association (LMA), which represents thousands of legal marketing and business development professionals around the globe, has announced its 2023 International Board of Directors. The…
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Cameo Joseph selected as one of Greenville’s 2022 Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 14, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Cameodiamond “Cameo” Joseph has been named one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2022 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Greenville Business Magazine…
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Moseley Marcinak Transportation and Logistics Law Firm adds two new attorneys
September 12, 2022
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm, announced the addition of Donavan Eason and Martin Cain. “We are pleased to have Donavan and Martin join…
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Attorney Scott Todd named “Best & Brightest”
September 2, 2022
Attorney Scott Todd, a partner with Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Best & Brightest Under 35” list for 2022. Now in its…
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Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
August 29, 2022
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. The American College of Environmental Lawyers elects fellows based on their recognition…
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Attorneys Amity S. Edmonds and T. David Rheney named 2023 Lawyers of the Year
August 18, 2022
2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© Gallivan White Boyd partners Amity S. Edmonds and T. David Rheney were named 2023 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers in America©…
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Attorneys Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte & Thomas Twehues recognition as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers®
August 18, 2022
2023 Best Lawyers in America© – Ones to Watch Gallivan White Boyd announced the selection of attorneys, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte and Thomas Twehues, as 2023 Ones to Watch…
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Best Lawyers lists twenty-six Gallivan White Boyd attorneys for 2023
August 18, 2022
2023 Best Lawyers in America© Released Twenty-six attorneys have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. With an almost 40-year history of highlighting top legal…
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33 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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McCravy Newlon Sturkie & Clardy Law Firm, P.A.
August 10, 2022
Our personal injury law firm has been settling and trying cases successfully since its beginning in 1995. Our areas of practice include Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Wrongful…
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Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named to 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List
August 2, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meg Scoopmire, Jeddie Suddeth and Seth Swan have been recognized in SCBIZ Magazine’s 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List. A Greenville, SC native and…
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Mills Gallivan awarded Richard T. Boyette Award for Outstanding Contributions to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
August 1, 2022
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Partner, Mills Gallivan, is the 2022 recipient of the Richard T. Boyette Award for Outstanding Contributions to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. The Boyette…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Brandi Porter in Greenville
July 21, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Brandi Porter has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate. Brandi advises clients on real estate-related matters, including drafting and…
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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2022 “Rising Stars” list in government law
June 20, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr. (pictured left) and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government…
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Chambers USA recognizes Wyche, P.A. as a 2022 Leading Law Firm
June 15, 2022
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 11 of its attorneys in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The independent research conducted by Chambers and Partners…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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Police Chief Latimore Nominated by President to be U. S. Marshal
June 6, 2022
The White House announced Monday that President Biden has nominated Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Latimore to serve as the District of South Carolina’s next U. S. Marshal. The official announcement…
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South Carolina Bar recognizes 2022 Annual Award recipients
May 31, 2022
Five South Carolina attorneys and one law firm were recently recognized by the South Carolina Bar for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in South Carolina. The recognitions took…
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites receives Order of the Palmetto Award
May 31, 2022
On May 19, 2022, United States Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites, District of South Carolina, received from Henry Dargan McMaster, the Governor of South Carolina, the highest award given to…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes seven new lawyers to Charlotte office
May 25, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announces the addition of seven new lawyers to its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This team comes from Charlotte-based firm Erwin, Capitano & Moss, PA. Sarah Ashley…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Patrick Bradley in Greenville
May 24, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick Bradley has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate and focuses his practice on construction and commercial litigation. Patrick advises and represents…
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Tighe sworn in as President of the South Carolina Bar
May 13, 2022
Columbia attorney J. Hagood Tighe took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 12. He was sworn in by U.S. District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs during…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd employees raise over $10k for the Upstate American Heart Association
May 12, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm’s employees raised over $10,000 for the American Heart Association as part of this year’s Upstate Heart Walk. Reid Sherard,…
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Corporate/securities attorney Eric Graben joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville, S.C.
May 11, 2022
Experienced corporate/securities attorney Eric Graben has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Greenville, S.C. office as a partner. He joins from Wyche Law Firm, where he was a member.…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 11, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina by Super Lawyers
May 11, 2022
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina. Lightsey’s recognition as the leading attorney in the state follows the…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 10, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding the Carolinas…
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Nineteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that nineteen attorneys have been listed in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB…
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Do I have to pay my summer intern?
April 25, 2022
By Katie Busbee As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has…
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