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Gone, But (Hopefully) Not Forgotten: Rule 1.9(a) and an Attorney’s Duty to a Former Client
By Will Jordan Your phone rings and it’s the call you’ve been waiting for. NewCorp, a potential client you’ve been pursuing for years, has been sued in a breach of contract action and wants to retain you. NewCorp has been sued by OldCo. OldCo is a material supplier for NewCorp and alleges NewCorp failed to […]
Firm News
Notice Of Appeal: Now What? Tips for Your First Time in a South Carolina Appellate Court
By Ben Gooding In the practice of law, like life, you win some and you lose some. Sometimes you don’t have the right facts. Other times the judge or jury didn’t buy your side of the story. And sometimes the law just isn’t in your favor. In these situations, it wasn’t in the cards for […]
Accolades, Firm News
Twelve Sowell Gray Robinson Lawyers Recognized as 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson is pleased to announce that nine of its lawyers have been named 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers ®, and three additional lawyers were selected as 2017 South Carolina “Rising Stars.” This is the tenth year that lawyers from Sowell Gray Robinson have appeared on the Super Lawyers list, and […]
Firm News, Accolades
Sowell Gray Robinson attorney Ben Gooding elected to South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC attorney Ben Gooding has been elected to the South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s board of directors. The Federation, formed in 1931, promotes effective habitat conservation and respect for outdoor traditions through statewide leadership, education, advocacy and partnerships. “I’ve been an avid hunter and fisherman for as […]
Firm News, Accolades
Sowell Gray Robinson Attorney Beth Richardson Named Honoree for Leadership in Law Awards
COLUMBIA – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce Beth B. Richardson has been named an honoree for the 2017 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 […]
Firm News, Accolades
Sowell Gray Robinson and Members Recognized in 2017 Edition of Chambers USA
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is ranked among the nation’s best in general commercial litigation in the forthcoming 2017 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, four of the firm’s members are recognized among the nation’s best in the same practice area. “We are proud […]
Firm News
Sowell Gray Robinson Joins Meritas, a Global Alliance of Independent Business Law Firms
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC a Columbia-based law firm, announced that it has been invited to join Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. The affiliation offers Sowell Gray Robinson access to over 7,450 lawyers in 240 global markets. The firm’s clients will benefit from local legal insight, […]
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Gibbs Leaphart, Jr. named member of Sowell Gray Robinson
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce B. Gibbs Leaphart, Jr., has become the firm’s newest member. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Gibbs graduated cum laude from Wofford College in 1997, receiving his bachelor’s degree in government. In 2004, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the […]
Firm News
Sowell Gray and Robinson McFadden Merge
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, and Robinson, McFadden and Moore, PC, two law firms with established reputations for excellence and commitment to corporate, insurance and business clients, merged their two firms as of January 1, 2017. Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, will combine the strengths of the individual firms […]
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Tips From a Former Law Clerk: How to Write Persuasively Without Coming Unhinged
As lawyers, we sometimes get wrapped up in a case and forget to take a step back prior to submitting court filings. What can happen as a result, particularly in contentious cases, is that sarcasm and petty remarks somehow find their way into our briefs. But avoiding the temptation to pull out the boxing gloves […]