(Columbia, SC) – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has elected Lowcountry attorney James L. “Jay” Ward, Jr. of McGowan, Hood & Felder as its new President. Ward will serve for the 2019 – 2020 term as the leader of the State’s largest association of plaintiff lawyers. He will be replacing attorney Theile McVey,…
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Mcgregor & Company, LLP Announces Three Staff Promotions
[caption id="attachment_23803" align="alignleft" width="150"] Franklin Gillam Jr.[/caption] South Carolina accounting firm, McGregor & Company, LLP, is pleased to announce the promotion of three staff accountants within three statewide offices. Franklin Gillam, Jr., CPA, who is employed in our Orangeburg office has been promoted to Manager. Celia Bolen, CPA, who is employed in our Barnwell office,…
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Johnson joins Morton & Gettys
ROCK HILL, SC – Lance Johnson, an experienced real estate attorney, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice focuses on commercial real estate and education law. [caption id="attachment_23788" align="alignleft" width="240"] Lance Johnson[/caption] Johnson is returning to the Carolinas after beginning his legal career in Chicago. For the past four years, he’s worked…
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Parker Poe Opens Full-Service Office in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce that it has opened a full-service office in Washington, D.C. Its first outside the Southeast, the firm is opening the office in partnership with Leftwich LLC, a long-standing minority/woman-led firm in the nation’s capital. The team joining Parker Poe from Leftwich brings…
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Attorney Robert M. Peele, III Joins Collins & Lacy in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C – Attorney Robert M. Peele, III has joined Collins & Lacy in the firm’s Columbia office. The hiring marks the firm’s fifth new attorney since March. [caption id="attachment_23764" align="alignleft" width="268"] Attorney Robert M. Peele, III[/caption] Peele has defended civil litigation claims since 2012. Before that, Rob served as a Deputy General Counsel for…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Ron Scott Joins MEBA Board of Directors
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Ron Scott has joined the Midlands Education and Business Alliance Board of Directors. MEBA impacts the Midlands by connecting educators with businesses to create programs that align curriculum with work skills needed today and tomorrow. Ron focuses his practice on public finance, economic development and healthcare law matters. Prior to joining…
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United States Attorney General William Barr Visits South Carolina U.S. Attorney’s Office
Columbia, South Carolina --- United States Attorney General William P. Barr traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, today for a breakfast with law enforcement officials and a visit to the United States Attorney’s Office. United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon hosted the breakfast with federal, state, and local law enforcement at the University of South Carolina…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Named to S.C. Bar Leadership Position
Michael Burchstead serves on Council of Government Law Section [COLUMBIA, S.C. July 22, 2019] – Government, Ethics and Compliance attorney Michael R. Burchstead began service as a council member for the South Carolina Bar Government Law Section on July 1st. His term expires in 2022. [caption id="attachment_23568" align="alignleft" width="268"] Michael Burchstead[/caption] Burchstead is one of…
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Burr Forman McNair Attorneys Names to 2019 SC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Columbia, S.C. - Burr Forman McNair announces that 13 of its South Carolina attorneys have been selected for inclusion among Super Lawyers for 2019. In addition, 3 attorneys were recognized as “Rising Stars,” up-and-comers under the age of 40. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers, and no…
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30 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2019
Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that 30 attorneys and 12 practice areas received recognition in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA. Williams Mullen’s attorneys and practice groups were recognized by clients and peers for the quality of their work and their client service numerous times in the guide. "They are an extremely responsive, technically…
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