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Better check your spam folder…or you might miss your appeal!
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently held in Wells Fargo v. Fallon Properties that an email sent from “the court, an attorney of record, or a party triggers the time to serve a notice of appeal.” Wells Fargo, N.A. v. Fallon Properties South Carolina, LLC, 810 S.E.2d 856 (2018). In the case, the master-in-equity’s administrative […]
Community, Accolades, Firm News
Rob Tyson named Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by S.C. Lawyers Weekly
Sowell Gray Robinson member Rob Tyson has been named Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. He received the recognition at the annual S.C. Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards event in Charleston on March 23. Here is an article from the magazine about Rob and the award. When Tyson received […]
Community, Firm News
Haigler named to The State’s ’20 under 40’ class of 2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson member Nick Haigler has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 under 40” class for 2018, recognizing him as one of the truly remarkable young professionals in the Midlands. Nick is the leader of the firm’s workers’ compensation team. He is a 2002 graduate of Presbyterian College, […]
Firm News
Montgomery invited to join International Association of Defense Counsel
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson member Michael Montgomery has been invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel. The IADC is an invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, it includes members from five continents, more than 45 countries, and all 50 U.S. states. The […]
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Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys write new book on legal malpractice in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Five Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys have collaborated to write a new book on legal malpractice in the Palmetto State. The authors of The Law of Legal Malpractice in South Carolina are Betsy Gray, Will Jordan, Alexis Lindsay, Bobby Stepp and Cal Watson. South Carolina courts have recognized a client’s right to bring […]
Accolades, Firm News
Haigler and Tyson named honorees for Leadership in Law Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson is pleased to announce that members Nick Haigler and Rob Tyson have been named honorees for the 2018 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. This award honors outstanding members of South Carolina’s legal community who work to better the legal profession through mentoring and involvement within their […]
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Attorney Sam Wellborn joins Sowell Gray Robinson
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Regulatory attorney Sam Wellborn has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Sam’s practice is focused primarily on regulatory and administrative law, with an emphasis on utilities regulation. Through his education and experience, Sam has developed an in-depth understanding of how policy and the law influence decision-making within regulatory frameworks. […]
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Jordan, Richardson named members of Sowell Gray Robinson
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that attorneys Will Jordan and Beth Richardson have become the firm’s newest members. Will Jordan focuses his practice in the areas of professional negligence, employment, and business and commercial litigation. He has experience representing attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice […]
Accolades, Firm News
SC Bar Foundation honors Betsy Gray with DuRant award
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Elizabeth Van Doren Gray, member of Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp and Laffitte, LLC, has been selected as the 2017 DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award recipient for meritorious service to the law and community. The DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award was established in […]
Firm News
Meritas Board Meeting in Germany
Commercial Team leader Bill Metzger is in Frankfurt, Germany, this week for the Meritas Board of Directors & EMEA Regional Meeting. Board members travel from all over the world including the United States, London, Paraguay, Tokyo, Mexico, Singapore, Peru, Germany, Italy, Indonesia, France, Netherlands and Canada. Such a beautiful place for these members to come together!