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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Wyche, P.A. announces partnership with Conestee Nature Preserve to inspire the next generation of environmental stewardship
April 25, 2022
Conestee Nature Preserve to be the future home of South Carolina’s first “Nature Playscape” designed to enhance childhood access to outdoor learning Wyche has announced a partnership with Conestee Nature…
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Turner Padget continues expansion across its South Carolina footprint
April 13, 2022
COLUMBIA/FLORENCE/GREENVILLE, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office…
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Nick Nicholson re-elected as Managing Director of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
April 12, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Nick Nicholson has been re-elected as the firm’s Managing Director. “It is an honor to continue serving as Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Managing Director,” said…
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Amanda Mellard joins Robinson Gray as member
April 6, 2022
Experienced attorney Amanda Mellard has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. She will be working out of Greenville, where she has practiced for years, in the area of…
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Turner Padget adds attorneys in three of its South Carolina offices
March 22, 2022
CHARLESTON/GREENVILLE/MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the addition of Shareholder Zachary W. Jarrett to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Jessica S. Ferguson to the firm’s Greenville office and John…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jordan Peeler elected to SC Bar House of Delegates
March 17, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Jordan Peeler was recently elected to serve on the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates for the Thirteenth Circuit. Jordan is active in the…
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Jessica Monsell joins Wyche, P.A. as an associate
March 15, 2022
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Jessica Monsell has joined the firm as an associate in its Litigation Practice. Monsell, a cum laude graduate…
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Leighton Lord reelected to new three-year term as Nexsen Pruet Board Chairman
March 14, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that the Firm’s attorneys reelected Leighton Lord to a new three-year term as Chairman of the Board. Lord has now served as Board Chairman for nearly 11…
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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales
March 7, 2022
Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…
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Greenville real estate attorney, Annah Toates, launches new law firm
February 28, 2022
Experienced real estate attorney and stand out in the Upstate marketplace, Annah Toates has launched Toates Law Firm to continue to serve the community. “I am thrilled to launch Toates…
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Camden Navarro Massingill named shareholder of Wyche, P.A.
February 23, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Camden Navarro Massingill has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Camden is an…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan joins Greenville Chamber Board of Advisors
February 22, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meghan Riordan was recently selected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Advisors for the Greenville Chamber. Active in the community, Meghan…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes Craig Holderman as new Chief Operating Officer
February 21, 2022
Holderman’s extensive experience will help guide the Firm in reaching strategic goals Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Craig Holderman has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this…
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SC Supreme Court announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll recipients
February 15, 2022
SC Bar Praises Service of Members More than 300 South Carolina attorneys have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, the Supreme Court of…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new attorney
February 13, 2022
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm announced the addition of Stephanie Besselievre. “We are excited to have Stephanie join the firm, “said founding partner…
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The South Carolina Bar Foundation honors James C. Parham, Jr. with the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has named James C. Parham, Jr., Shareholder of Wyche, P.A., the recipient of its DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award. The award recognizes a lifetime in…
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Mike Pitts Joins Parker Poe’s Greenville Office
January 31, 2022
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce that former Greenville City Attorney Mike Pitts has joined Parker Poe’s Greenville office as counsel. He will focus his practice…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, one Tier 2 Public Finance national ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2022
January 31, 2022
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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Tally Parham Casey named among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential”
January 27, 2022
Tally Parham Casey, CEO of Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, has been named among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential” by Columbia Business Monthly. Casey…
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Leadership Academy holds first 2022 meeting at SC Bar Convention
January 25, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Leadership Academy held its first meeting for 2022 in Greenville as part of the SC Bar Convention. Participants met SC Bar leadership, took part in CLEs,…
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Ogletree Deakins promotes new leadership in Greenville
January 20, 2022
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, today announces Ashley Cuttino has been named office managing shareholder for the firm’s Greenville office. With Ashley’s…
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Reid Sherard elected President of the Greenville County Bar Association
January 20, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Reid Sherard has been elected President of the Greenville County Bar Association. Active in the legal community, Reid has served on the Greenville County…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” People
January 18, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2021 by the Greenville…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Adair Patterson joins YMCA Camp Greenville Board of Advisors
January 11, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Adair Patterson was recently selected to serve on the Board of Advisors for YMCA Camp Greenville. “As an alumnus and longtime supporter of Camp…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Partner at Sumner & Todd
January 10, 2022
Upstate South Carolina attorney Steve Sumner has announced the addition of B. Scott Todd as a partner in his law practice. Moving forward, the firm will be known as Sumner…
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Jessica Haarsgaard is appointed as Member-at-Large to the 2022 LMA Board of Directors
January 6, 2022
The Legal Marketing Association (LMA), which represents thousands of legal marketing and business development professionals around the globe, announced that Jessica Haarsgaard has been appointed as Member-at-Large to the 2022…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects three new shareholders
January 4, 2022Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Kathleen M. Muthig, Perry MacLennan and Meghan G. Riordan have been elected as Shareholders in the firm. Columbia Kathleen Muthig focuses…
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Jeff Gurney elected to Nelson Mullins Partnership
December 17, 2021
The partners of Nelson Mullin Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Jeff Gurney, formerly a Greenville associate, to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2022. Gurney is at the forefront of automated vehicle law…
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Kimberly Witherspoon named one of Greenville’s 2021 “Women of Influence”
December 13, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected as one of 25 “Women of Influence” by the GSA Business Report. The award recognizes successful businesswomen…
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Steve Sumner selected to “Best Law Firms in America”
December 7, 2021
Greenville attorney Steve W. Sumner has been named a “Best Law Firm 2022, Tier 1” for DUI Defense by U.S. News & World Report and “2022 Lawyer of the Year”…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd expands into North Carolina
December 1, 2021
Firm opens Raleigh office in response to growing client demand Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has expanded into North Carolina with the opening of a new office in Raleigh. The firm,…
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Turner Padget gives back this holiday season
November 23, 2021
Heading into the holiday season, Turner Padget is pleased to share that all of their offices participated in Habitat for Humanity builds throughout the month of November. These projects rounded…
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William McKinney elected to the SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
November 22, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been elected to serve on the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join…
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Wyche, P.A. announces “City of Women” exhibit as its first Centennial Legacy Project
November 18, 2021
Greenville Center for Creative Arts exhibit honors contributions of women in numerous fields and is Wyche’s first Centennial Legacy Project, celebrating the firm’s century of legal and community leadership GREENVILLE, SC –…
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Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic
November 11, 2021
Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…
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Wyche recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm”
November 10, 2021
Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 9, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm. Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and…
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