Advocate's Journal
S.C. Supreme Court Invalidates Local Fees, Forcing Hard Look at Ordinances
In Burns v. Greenville County Council, Op. No. 28041 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed June 30, 2021), the S.C. Supreme Court concluded that two fees imposed by Greenville County were unlawful taxes rather than user fees and, therefore, violate section 6-1-310 of the South Carolina Code. The Court declared the two fees invalid. One of the […]
Firm News
Maura Greg joins Robinson Gray law firm
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney Maura Ashton Greg has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Maura joins the firm’s Business Team which now has 8 lawyers who represent companies and individuals across a range of commercial practice areas. Her practice will focus on commercial transactions, real estate and title insurance, corporate/tax law, and commercial […]
Firm News, Accolades
Chambers USA cites Robinson Gray for excellence in general commercial litigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, has in its 2021 edition once again cited Robinson Gray for its work in general commercial litigation. The firm was first honored in the directory of top lawyers and law firms in 2006. This year, Chambers called Robinson Gray an “exceptionally able litigation firm […]
Firm News
Robinson Gray adopts Vision and Mission statements on diversity, equity and inclusion
COLUMBIA, S.C. – There are a lot of qualities that distinguish Robinson Gray, but not one stands out more than this: We are committed to cultivating a diverse team of dedicated attorneys and staff members. We don’t just do that because it’s the right thing to do, although it certainly is. It also makes us […]
Firm News
Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler join executive committee of Robinson Gray
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler have been named to the executive committee of Robinson Gray law firm. They join Managing Member Cal Watson and Member Bill Metzger on the committee. Their terms will last two years. The firm’s 19 members have full authority over the LLC’s affairs. However, to facilitate management […]
Featured, Firm News, Accolades
Nine Robinson Gray attorneys named to SC Super Lawyers list, with two making Top Ten; four others named Rising Stars
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robinson Gray is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been named 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, with two of them – members Betsy Gray and Bobby Stepp – making the Top Ten list. At the same time, four additional lawyers from the firm were selected as 2021 South Carolina […]
Firm News, Accolades, Community
Robinson Gray named a ‘2020 Pro Bono Leader’ in SC by ABA
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robinson Gray has been named a “2020 Pro Bono Leader” for South Carolina by the American Bar Association. Four other S.C. attorneys also received the recognition, which is given for volunteering their services through the ABA’s Free Legal Answers program. Free Legal Answers is a website operated by the ABA along with […]
Firm News
Kelly Morrow named to lead Robinson Gray’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Member Kelly Morrow has been named leader of Robinson Gray’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team, a key post at a firm where those values are deeply held. Kelly has been very involved with the “You2 Team,” as the committee is known internally at Robinson Gray, since joining the firm in 2019. She […]
Firm News, Community
La’Jessica Stringfellow appointed to SC Access to Justice Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robinson Gray attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow has been appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission. She was appointed to a three-year term by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty of the state Supreme Court. The commission was created by the court in 2007 “in recognition of the need to expand access to […]
Firm News
Watson, Metzger named to inaugural list of Go To lawyers for business in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has named two attorneys from Robinson Gray – Cal Watson and Bill Metzger, both members in the law firm – and 22 other South Carolina attorneys to its first class of “Go To Lawyers in South Carolina” in the practice area of business law. Cal Watson, the firm’s […]