Haigler becomes a member at Sowell Gray
February 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nicolas L. Haigler, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2007, has become the firm’s newest member. “Nick is a versatile and talented leader,…
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Montgomery becomes a member at Sowell Gray
February 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Michael Montgomery, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2008, has become the firm’s newest member. “Michael’s knowledge, capabilities and commitment to his profession…
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Bob Coble Receives Martin Luther King Social Justice Award
February 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Bob Coble, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been honored with the 2015 Martin Luther King Social Justice Award for community service by the…
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A brief statement from Chappell, Smith & Arden regarding the death of William Beau Busch
February 4, 2015We are saddened at the tragic loss of our colleague, Beau Busch. Chappell, Smith & Arden is a close family where Beau served our clients for more than a decade.…
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South Carolina Circuit Court Rules Diocese of South Carolina and Parish Churches Keep Their Historic Property
February 3, 2015The Episcopal Church has no legitimate claims to their property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – In a 46 page opinion, South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane S. Goodstein,…
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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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Dickie McCamey Contiues to Build Its South Carolina Legal Team
February 2, 2015LANCASTER, SC – Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. (DMC) welcomed Christopher F. Gibbs to its legal team in Lancaster, South Carolina. Mr. Gibbsjoins the South Carolina office as special counsel,…
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South Carolina Attorney Provides Opportunity for Alabama Students to See “Selma” After Their Superintendent Banned Field Trip
February 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – When South Carolina attorney, Carl L. Solomon, learned that an Alabama superintendent cancelled a field trip for high school students to see “Selma”, he sprung into action…
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Lawrence Flynn, Municipal Finance Attorney at Pope Zeigler, Selected For Leadership South Carolina
February 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Lawrence Flynn, an attorney with Pope Zeigler, has been selected for the 2015 class of Leadership South Carolina, a statewide leadership program “established in 1979 by the…
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Dickie McCamey Contiues to Build Its South Carolina Legal Team
January 29, 2015LANCASTER, SC – Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. (DMC) is pleased to welcome Christopher F. Gibbs to its legal team in Lancaster, South Carolina. Mr. Gibbs joins the South Carolina…
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Rosen Hagood Attorney Receives the Inaugural G. Dewey Oxner Jr. Mentor of the Year Award
January 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood partner, Alice Paylor was one of five attorneys to receive the Inaugural G. Dewey Oxner Jr. Mentor of the Year Award at the South Carolina Bar…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Joel Collins Sworn In as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates
January 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces co-founder Joel Collins has been named President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Collins officially took the oath of office at the…
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Marguerite Willis Elected President of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis has been named President of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective January 24th and will serve a one-year term. Willis has previously served…
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Nelson Mullins Elects Six Attorneys to Partnership, Two Attorneys to Of Counsel in Columbia
January 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Columbia attorneys Heyward D. Bonyata, Gary L. Capps, Sally H. Caver, Lucile H. Cohen, Steven McFarland, and…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable In Engle-progeny Cigarette Case
January 23, 2015Awards Disabled Woman $17.2 Million In Compensatory And Punitive Damages MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip MorrisUSA is liable to Florida resident Donna Brown and awarded her $17.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages in…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable in Engle-Progeny Cigarette Case
January 22, 2015
AWARDS DISABLED WOMAN $17.2 MILLION IN COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip Morris USA is liable to Florida resident Donna…
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McKay Firm Paralegal Selected Into Leadership Position
January 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized paralegal Debra White as the new Policy Committee Chairperson for the Palmetto Paralegals Association. As the Policy Committee Chairperson, Debra is responsible…
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McKay Firm Partner Named to 2015 Leadership in Law
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized Kelli Sullivan as one of the 2015 Leadership in Law honorees. Sponsored by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, this annual event recognizes legal professionals…
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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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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected for South Carolina Bar 2015 Leadership Academy
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Amy Neuschafer has been selected into the 2015 Leadership Academy, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. The SC Bar…
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Lindsay Joyner Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that firm attorney Lindsay Joyner has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Joyner had previously served…
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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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Boorda joins Callison Tighe
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Dina G. Boorda, a veteran attorney with a wealth of experience in commercial finance and government lending programs, has joined Callison Tighe as special counsel. Boorda focuses her practice…
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Richardson Plowden welcomes Carmen Ganjehsani
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Carmen V. Ganjehsani has rejoined the Firm as Special Counsel in the Columbia office. Ganjehsani will focus her practice on appellate…
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Richardson Plowden welcomes Carmen Ganjehsani
January 20, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Carmen V. Ganjehsani has rejoined the Firm as Special Counsel in the Columbia office. Ganjehsani will focus her practice on appellate…
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Boorda joins Callison Tighe
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Dina G. Boorda, a veteran attorney with a wealth of experience in commercial finance and government lending programs, has joined Callison Tighe as special counsel. Boorda focuses her practice…
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McKay Firm Paralegal Selected for Statewide Leadership Position
January 19, 2015
Paralegal Heather Vardell named First Vice President of Education for Palmetto Paralegal Association COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana, & Stubley, P.A. recognized Heather Vardell as the new First Vice…
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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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Kristen Nichols Elected To Board Of SCWLA
January 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Kristen N. Nichols has been elected to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective…
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SC Bar to honor Pro Bono Award winner at Bar Foundation Gala
January 15, 2015
The SC Bar will bestow the 2015 Pro Bono Award upon John E. Robinson of Charleston for his contributions to meeting the civil legal needs of citizens who cannot afford…
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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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Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…
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Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…
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Motley Rice files first personal injury federal action in SC against Takata, Honda
January 11, 2015
South Carolina woman injured by airbag shrapnel in recalled Honda Civic MT. PLEASANT, SC – On Jan. 9, 2015, Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms,…
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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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Cassell serving as adjunct professor at USC School of Law
January 8, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – Melissa Gurney Cassell, an attorney with Morton & Gettys in Rock Hill, will serve as an adjunct professor during the spring 2015 semester at the University…
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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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Michael Nail Joins MGC’s Columbia Office
January 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, an insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Nail in the Columbia office. Nail will focus on workers’ compensation…
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Cassell serving as adjunct professor at USC School of Law
January 8, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – Melissa Gurney Cassell, an attorney with Morton & Gettys in Rock Hill, will serve as an adjunct professor during the spring 2015 semester at the University…
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Adams and Reese Partner Rob Bethea Appointed by Gov. Haley to South Carolina Venture Capital Authority
January 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Adams and Reese Partner Rob Bethea has been appointed to the South Carolina Venture Capital Authority by Governor Nikki R. Haley. Bethea will serve the appointment through…
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Shooting victim receives $12 million verdict
January 7, 2015
Chappell, Smith & Arden represented plaintiff in Myrtle Beach incident MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The firm of Chappell, Smith & Arden announced it has successfully concluded litigation in a case involving…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in the…
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David Marshall Named Shareholder
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. has elected David C. Marshall as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Mr. Marshall’s practice primarily focuses on products liability, trucking and…
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Shawn Willis Named Shareholder
January 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget proudly announces that Shawn R. Willis has been elected as a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Willis is based in the firm’s Charleston office and practices primarily…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in the…
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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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