Firm News

Montgomery becomes member at Sowell Gray

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 make him an asset, both to our firm and to the legal community,” said managing member Cal Watson. “We are extremely pleased to elect him as a member […]

Firm News

Haigler becomes member at Sowell Gray

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, both at the firm and in the community at large,” said managing member Cal Watson. “We admire and appreciate his dedication to make our practice, our profession and […]

Advocate's Journal

Compensation for Injuries Sustained for Unexplained Falls Arising in the Course and Scope of Employment

By Gibbs Leaphart The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed two Court of Appeals decisions last week in workers’ compensation.  In addressing two similar cases involving level floor falls, the Court apparently sought to clarify the analysis of idiopathic and unexplained falls in workers’ compensation law with what it believed to be shifting the burden to the […]

Advocate's Journal

Hill: It Takes a Village to Raise a Lawyer

As attorneys, we all work hard to give the impression that we are in control and can handle whatever the other side or the court may throw at us.  We try to give our clients the idea that we have all the answers.  Yet, we cannot do it alone.  We need a village to succeed. […]