Former S.C. Department of Revenue Director joins Nexsen Pruet
July 14, 2020
Ray Stevens becomes the 3rd former revenue director to join firm’s state & local tax team. Former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), Ray Stevens has joined the Nexsen Pruet…
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Megan Early-Soppa of Moseley Marcinak Law Group named to GSA Inaugural 40 Under 40 Group
July 10, 2020
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP announced that attorney Megan Early-Soppa has been named to GSA Business Inaugural 40 Under 40 Group. “We are thrilled to have Megan among other young…
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Elmore Goldsmith ranked in Construction Executive’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms™
June 30, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith has been included in Construction Executive magazine’s list of “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms” in America for 2020. To determine the 2020 ranking, Construction Executive surveyed hundreds…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA celebrates seventeen years
June 16, 2020
McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, is proud to announce and celebrate its 17th anniversary. McDonnell and…
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Cindy Crick forms new law firm
June 15, 2020
Cindy Crick, a former assistant solicitor in Spartanburg and former Chief of Staff for Congressman Trey Gowdy, has formed a new law firm. Cindy Crick Law’s primary practice areas include…
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Elmore Goldsmith growing and continuing to serve the construction industry
June 15, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith announces the addition of two named partners and one new associate. Bryan Kelley, who has practiced with the firm since 2009, has been recognized as a named…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Christina Summer, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
June 9, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Christina Summer has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney in the firm’s Charleston office,…
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Griffin Humphries LLC launched with offices in Charleston and Columbia
June 4, 2020
Griffin Humphries LLC was launched earlier this year by experienced attorneys Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries. A litigation law firm with offices in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, they focus…
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Pandemic Cybersecurity, Ethics, and Loss Prevention webinar – June 9
May 28, 2020
What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to your customers and clients in today’s digital world? This question has become increasingly important as more employees are working from home. On…
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Laney sworn in as South Carolina Bar President
May 19, 2020
Columbia attorney Roy F. Laney took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 14. A founding member of Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, in Columbia, Laney has…
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Davis Law Group
May 18, 2020
We are a boutique civil litigation law firm that represents individuals from all walks of life. The Davis Law Group strives to help individuals create a path forward after a…
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GaffneyLewis founding partners named to Super Lawyers 2020
May 13, 2020
GaffneyLewis LLC is proud to announce that its founding partners have been named to the 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more than five percent of the…
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Columbia-based law firm launches new user-friendly website with client focus
May 13, 2020
Lewis Babcock, L.L.P., a Columbia-based law firm, is thrilled to announce the launch of its completely redesigned law firm website, www.lewisbabcock.com. The fresh and innovative design includes easy navigation for…
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Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson receives prestigious Compleat Lawyer Award
May 8, 2020
The University of South Carolina School of Law has recognized Meliah Bowers Jefferson as a Silver Recipient of the Compleat Lawyer Award. The awards were established in 1992 by the…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 5, 2020
Five attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2020. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
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Unemployment Benefits for Furloughed Employees in South Carolina
May 4, 2020By Reggie Belcher and Hannah Stetson The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of society. For many businesses and employers in South Carolina, the pandemic’s effects have necessitated tough…
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GaffneyLewis announces two new partners in Columbia office
April 30, 2020GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Randi-Lynn Roberts and Nashiba Boyd have become partners in the firm. “Randi Lynn and Nashiba exemplify the diverse talent GaffneyLewis brings to the clients we serve.…
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Dennis, Shaw, Drennan & Pack, LLC expands with addition of attorney, Virginia Hayes Wood
April 28, 2020
Dennis, Shaw, Drennan & Pack, LLC announced that attorney, Virginia Hayes Wood has joined the firm. “We are excited to have Virginia join the firm,” said partner Michael Pack “Virginia…
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Landmark Supreme Court decision impacts Upstate pollution suit
April 27, 2020
Ruling on Clean Water Act supports Upstate Forever’s case against Kinder Morgan for 2014 diesel spill in Belton The Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark opinion last…
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McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC
April 17, 2020
McAngus Goudelock & Courie is a metrics-driven law firm built specifically to meet the needs of insurance companies and their customers. From 16 regional offices, we serve clients across the…
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Moorman Law to host online seminar about criminal law and COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Have questions about the future of your criminal case in the Upstate of South Carolina? Andy Moorman of the Moorman Law Firm may have the answer. Moorman will be hosting…
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Mary Hunter Beasley joins Ryan Beasley Law
March 31, 2020
To maximize protection of those facing criminal allegations, Ryan Beasley Law has added Mary Hunter Beasley to its team of lawyers. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, Beasley…
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McDonnell and Associates PA proudly introduces “McDonnell Sonic Signings”
March 26, 2020
McDonnell and Associates has proudly introduced the implementation of “McDonnell’s Sonic Signings”, providing a “drive thru” closing experience and safe alternative to in-office closings for the borrower, the attorney, and…
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Nelson Mullins names John Jennings as Greenville office managing partner
March 10, 2020
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has named John M. Jennings as managing partner of the Greenville office effective March 6. He replaces Timothy E. Madden, who has been elected to a…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Randi Lynn Roberts, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
February 27, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC announced that attorney Randi Lynn Roberts has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Roberts represents companies throughout the South Carolina…
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Frank Davis elected to Executive Committee of Upstate SC Alliance
February 25, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Frank Davis has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Upstate SC Alliance. His two-year term begins February 25, 2020. As an Executive Committee Member,…
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Stinson Ferguson returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
February 18, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed Stinson Ferguson back to the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Stinson focuses her practice on construction and utility litigation, commercial dispute litigation, collections management and…
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Lewis Babcock attorney to participate in South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy
February 12, 2020
Lewis Babcock attorney, Joseph Berry was selected for membership in the 2020 class of the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. Each year the Academy selects attorneys from across the state…
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Eric Penkert and James Silvers elected shareholders at Ogletree Deakins
February 3, 2020
Eric Penkert and James Silvers, attorneys in Ogletree Deakins’ Greenville office, have been elected as shareholders in the firm. Penkert focuses his employee benefits practice on assisting businesses in understanding…
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Three Gallivan White Boyd attorneys elected partner
January 30, 2020
Bradshaw, Edmonds and Laffitte move on to the Partner level Gallivan White Boyd announced that three attorneys were chosen to become partners, Drew Bradshaw and Amity Edmonds in Greenville, South…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Board of Directors for Hope Center for Children
January 29, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that attorney Lisa R. Claxton has joined the Board of Directors for the Hope Center for Children. The Hope Center for Children offers programs and services…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Nashiba Boyd, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
January 27, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Nashiba Boyd has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Boyd represents companies and some…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group continues expansion with addition of two attorneys in Greenville office
January 27, 2020Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to grow with the addition of D. Lesesne Phillips and J. Alex Timmons to their Greenville, South…
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Brad J. Gower joins Nelson & Galbreath, LLC
January 19, 2020
Nelson & Galbreath, LLC announces that Brad J. Gower has joined the firm. Gower’s practice includes all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, general business law and corporate transactions.…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Penn Ely becomes Certified Mediator
January 15, 2020
Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Penn Ely has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. As a litigator, Ely is…
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Ogletree Deakins names new Chief Operating Officer
January 13, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has named Lisa Ellis-James as its Chief Operating Officer. Ellis-James, who will be…
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Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people
January 13, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2019 by the Greenville Business Magazine and will…
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GaffneyLewis partner Regina Hollins Lewis inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 9, 2020
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted into the National Academy of Neutrals (NADN). NADN is and invitation only professional association whose membership consists of mediators and…
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Clawson and Staubes Law Firm adds six attorneys across three offices in recent months
January 9, 2020
Clawson and Staubes LLC announced the addition of six attorneys across three offices over the past few months. The new attorneys by office are: • Charleston – Alexandra Heaton, Ashley…
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Sarah Clemmons elected Chair of New Horizon Family Health Services board
January 8, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Sarah Clemmons was elected to serve as Chair of the New Horizon Family Health Services board of directors effective January 1, 2020. As Board Chair, Sarah will…
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Turner Padget elects three new shareholders
January 6, 2020
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Kristen N. Nichols, Columbia-based J. David Johnson, IV and Greenville-based David L. Moore have been elected shareholders of the firm. Nichols…
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Cory Patterson selected for State Farm’s Inaugural Rising Stars Academy
December 20, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Cory Patterson was selected by State Farm to participate in their inaugural Rising Star Academy. Hosted at State Farm’s corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, the…
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Nelson Mullins elects Eric Smith to partnership
December 19, 2019
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Eric Smith to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2020. Smith, formerly an associate, practices in Greenville and focuses on the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four new associates
December 17, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that David Caughran, Elliot Condon, Joseph Spate and Phillips Workman have joined the firm. David Caughran is based in the Charleston office and joins the public…
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Christian & Davis Partners announce law firm transition
December 16, 2019The law firm of Christian & Davis, LLC, announced last week to clients, partners, and members of the Greenville Bar Association its intention to become the Christian & Christian Law Firm,…
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Deputy Chief of US Attorney’s Office in SC forming private practice
December 11, 2019
Andy Moorman, a Deputy Chief of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina, is going into private practice on December 16th. His practice will focus on…
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Attorney Steve Sumner selected to 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers® list
December 10, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year, Attorney Steve W. Sumner has been selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers® list for DUI Defense. He was the only one in the Upstate…
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Scott & Corley, P.A.’s Firm Chairman Ronald C. Scott honored with Diversity & Inclusion Award
December 6, 2019
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been chosen by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly® to receive the Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2019.…
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Lisa Claxton graduates from SC Economic Development Institute
December 5, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Lisa Claxton recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program. A collaborative effort between the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the South Carolina…
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Attorney Alex Stalvey achieves recertification in criminal trial law with the National Board of Trial Advocacy
December 1, 2019
The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) announced that Alex Stalvey of the law firm, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey has successfully achieved recertification as a criminal trial advocate. The NBTA…
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