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Robinson Gray named to Tier 1 of Best Law Firms in Columbia in 12 practice areas
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robinson Gray has again been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 12 practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers® publication that highlights the top practices in the nation. Here are Robinson Gray’s Tier 1 rankings for the metropolitan area: Administrative/Regulatory Law […]
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Robinson Gray is Moving to BullStreet in 2022
New WestLawn office building to be largest of its kind in S.C. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft. office building that will be made with mass timber and will be the largest office building of its kind in South Carolina. The five-story WestLawn office building […]
COVID-19 Resources & Updates, Featured, Advocate's Journal
Commercial Bankruptcies are Increasing Around the Country
What does that mean for property owners and businesses in South Carolina? According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, filings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code are up twenty-six percent (26%) in the first six months of 2020 compared to the same six months in 2019. Venerable brands such as Brooks Brothers, J.C. Penney, J. […]
Featured, Advocate's Journal
State v. Spears supreme court opinion and the “reasonable person” standard
What does it mean to be a reasonable person? During law school, students are inundated with “what would the reasonable person do?” prompts. But who is the reasonable person? Better yet, what life experiences culminate to affect the decisions of a reasonable person? Should race, ethnicity, class, or education play a role in how we […]
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Robinson Gray Anti-Racism Statement
As we mourn the tragedy of George Floyd and the systemic racism of the last four hundred years, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte believes there are no excuses for silence and denial. As such, we want to make clear to our colleagues, clients, and friends: We reject racism in any form. We will continue to […]
COVID-19 Resources & Updates, Featured
COVID-19 and small business UPDATE: Critical changes to PPP passed by senate
On Wednesday, June 3, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Flexibility Act”), which was passed by the House on May 28. The Flexibility Act includes key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created by the CARES Act, that will allow small businesses more flexibility in the use of […]
Featured, Accolades, Firm News
Seven Robinson Gray attorneys again named Super Lawyers; while 5 named Rising Stars
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robinson Gray is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, and five additional lawyers from the firm were selected as 2020 South Carolina “Rising Stars.” These 12 lawyers were honored last year, chosen for their excellence in the same practice areas. Such consistent […]
COVID-19 Resources & Updates, Featured
COVID-19 and the new remote deposition: Tips for success
If someone told me three weeks ago I would be taking depositions over the phone from my kitchen table while attempting to get my dogs not to bark, I would have stared at them like they were crazy. Over the last few weeks the world as a whole, to include the practice of law, has […]
COVID-19 Resources & Updates, Featured
COVID-19 and civil litigation in South Carolina
On April 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of South Carolina issued an order concerning the operation of trial courts during the coronavirus emergency (the “COVID-19 Order” or the “Order”). See In re Operation of Trial Courts During the Coronavirus Emergency, Order No. 2020-04-03-01 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed Apr. 3, 2020). The Order augments the controlling […]
COVID-19 Resources & Updates, Featured
COVID-19 and small business, part III: The CARES Act – what it means for small business
Part III: COVID-19 Small Business Series As addressed in earlier installments to this series, Congress and the current administration have worked diligently, and somewhat frantically, to address the serious economic burdens associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the obvious health concerns and ongoing overload of the healthcare system, businesses, large and small, and […]