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Advocate's Journal, Firm News
SC Supreme Court Rules Insurer May Assert Malpractice Claim Against Attorney Hired to Defend Insured
In Sentry Select Ins. Co. v. Maybank Law Firm, LLC, and Roy P. Maybank, 2018 WL 2423694 (2018) (Op. No. 27806), decided May 30, 2018, the South Carolina Supreme Court held that an insurer may maintain a direct legal malpractice action against counsel hired to represent its insured where the insurance company has a duty to […]
Accolades, Firm News
Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among the nation’s best in general commercial litigation. Sowell Gray Robinson was one of four South Carolina firms named to Chambers USA’s “Band […]
Accolades, Firm News
Betsy Gray named among top ten Super Lawyers for 2018 in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Super Lawyers® once again named Sowell Gray Robinson member Betsy Gray as one of the top ten attorneys in South Carolina. This marks the sixth time she has received this recognition. This year also marks the 11th time she has been recognized by Super Lawyers in the practice area of business litigation. […]
Firm News
Amendments to SC Appellate Court Rules
The Supreme Court issued two orders on Tuesday that amended a number of the Appellate Court Rules. Links to the two orders in question can be found here and here. There were numerous small revisions, but the major changes that are applicable to appellate practitioners are summarized below. Rule 207: The amendments to this rule […]
Firm News, Accolades
Nine Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys named Super Lawyers for 2018; five named Rising Stars
Sowell Gray Robinson is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been named 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, and five additional lawyers were selected as 2018 South Carolina “Rising Stars.”
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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 […]