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Firm News, Featured
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 […]
Firm News, Accolades
Chambers USA names Robinson Gray a ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has in its 2020 edition once again recognized Robinson Gray for its work in general commercial litigation. It was one of four South Carolina firms named to the publication’s “Band 1” listing in that practice area. […]
Featured, Firm News, Accolades
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 […]
Firm News, Accolades
Robinson Gray associate Lisle Traywick named to SC Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lisle Traywick, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the Supreme Court of South Carolina’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for his commitment to pro bono service in 2019. The Honor Roll recognizes lawyers who have provided 50 or more hours of pro bono legal service in a calendar […]
Firm News
Kerk Spong named as Small Business Bankruptcy Trustee in the District of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kerk Spong, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed as one of two new Small Business Bankruptcy Trustees in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina. Recent amendments to the federal bankruptcy code created a new subchapter 5 under Chapter 11 (Business Reorganization) designed to help […]
Firm News, Community
Kelly Morrow joins board of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
Kelly Morrow, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of directors of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Kids’ Chance of South Carolina provides scholarships for college and vocational school to children of South Carolina workers who have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident resulting in financial need. The […]
Firm News
Grady Beard named vice president of SCWCEA
Grady Beard, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice president of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association. The SCWCEA is an organization that conducts seminars and programs designed to educate those involved in workers’ compensation claims in the state – attorneys as well as employers, human resource managers, adjusters, government […]
Advocate's Journal, Firm News
Personal Identifying Information is Exempt from FOIA
The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a trial court decision that ordered the City of Columbia to disclose the home addresses, personal telephone numbers, and personal email addresses for applicants who applied for the position of city manager. Plaintiff sent the City a Freedom of Information Act request for all materials relating to the […]
Firm News
Janie Langdale joins Robinson Gray as director of marketing
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Janie Langdale has joined Robinson Gray as director of marketing. She will be responsible for further developing the firm’s marketing program and launching new initiatives for raising the firm’s profile. Janie is a summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University. She has more than six years of experience in law firm marketing […]
Firm News, Accolades, Community
Robinson Gray’s Beth Burke Richardson named to receive Diversity & Inclusion Award
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has announced that Beth Burke Richardson, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been chosen as one of 20 to receive the publication’s Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2019.