Firm News
Tips From a Former Law Clerk: How to Write Persuasively Without Coming Unhinged
As lawyers, we sometimes get wrapped up in a case and forget to take a step back prior to submitting court filings. What can happen as a result, particularly in contentious cases, is that sarcasm and petty remarks somehow find their way into our briefs. But avoiding the temptation to pull out the boxing gloves […]
20th Anniversary
Supporting Families Helping Families
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Nick Haigler Supporting Families Helping Families Why did you choose this project? Many families don’t have the resources to make holiday wishes come true. That’s why supporting Families Helping Families was so meaningful. This year we decided to celebrate the holidays by staffing WIS TV’s Families Helping Families phone bank. […]
20th Anniversary
Raising money for Kids’ Chance
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Grady Beard Raising money for Kids’ Chance Why did you choose this project? Every year, thousands of workers are disabled by on-the-job injuries in South Carolina. Tragically, many of those workers lose their lives. It’s the families and, in particular, the children who are many times forgotten when these losses occur. […]
ELECT Blog Election Law Essays on Current Topics
US Supreme Court hears Two Redistricting Challenges
By Rob Tyson On December 5, the United States Supreme Court held hearings in McCrory v. Harris and Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Board of Elections, two redistricting cases stemming from the drawing of congressional districts in North Carolina and state legislative districts in Virginia, respectively. Historically, redistricting cases have been known to result in split […]
20th Anniversary
Helping students learn the importance of their vote
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorneys Lisle Traywick and Jasmine Smith Helping students learn why voting matters Why did you choose this project? Voting matters, but not everyone realizes it. We wanted to help young citizens understand the importance of every vote. It was a great experience for the students and they came away with a […]
20th Anniversary
Collecting men’s clothes for the homeless
20 Years Strong Service Project: Sowell Gray attorneys and staff Collecting men’s clothes for those in need Why did you choose this project? After providing BBQ lunch for the homeless men of Keepin’ it Real Ministries, we realized these men had other needs as well. Seeing them in torn and worn out clothing inspired us […]
20th Anniversary
“Race for the Case” for Katrina’s Kids
20 Years Strong Service Project: Sowell Gray Law Firm Attorneys and Staff “Race for the Case” for Katrina’s Kids Why did you choose this project? The typical foster care suitcase for a child is a trash bag. We wanted to change that. Our goal: to provide new book bags and suitcases for these children. We […]
Firm News
Arbitrating a Case in the FINRA Forum
Read Tina Cundari’s article, “Arbitrating a Case in the FINRA Forum,” in the November issue of SC Lawyer. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”15″ gal_title=”Arbitrating a Case in the FINRA Forum”]
ELECT Blog Election Law Essays on Current Topics
Update on Voter Registration of Students living on-campus in Greenville County
By Rob Tyson Last month, several college students sued the Greenville County Office of Voter Registration and Elections challenging the County’s use of a questionnaire for persons seeking to register to vote using an on-campus address. Circuit Judge Robin Stillwell issued a temporary injunction ordering the County to cease from using the questionnaire. Greenville County […]
Firm News, Accolades
Sowell Gray included in 2017 edition of “Best Law Firms”
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been included in the 2017 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation. Sowell Gray received a tier one ranking in six practice areas, including: commercial litigation, insurance law, litigation-construction, personal injury litigation-defendants, product liability […]