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Maryland Court of Appeals – Co-Counsel Cannot State Claim for Legal Malpractice
By Will Jordan The Maryland Court of Special Appeals affirmed what should be obvious given the requirement of an attorney-client relationship in order to pursue a legal malpractice claim. The court specifically held that a “co-counsel relationship will not suffice.” A law firm does not have a cause of action for legal malpractice against its […]
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Texas Court of Appeals – Legal Malpractice Plaintiff May Not “Fracture” Legal Malpractice Claims Into Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
By Will Jordan Plaintiffs sued their attorneys for legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty. Texas law recognizes a “rule against fracturing a negligence claim” which “prevents legal malpractice plaintiffs from opportunistically transforming a claim that sounds only in negligence into some other claim.” As the court noted, “[i]f the gist of the client’s complaint […]
Accolades, Firm News
Sowell Gray’s Cal Watson named Lawyer of the Year by SC Lawyers Weekly
Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that Cal Watson received the top “Lawyer of the Year” award at the seventh annual South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2015 Leadership in Law awards dinner held Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Charleston, SC. The Leadership in Law awards honor outstanding members of South Carolina’s legal […]
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Sowell Gray members Cundari and Watson honored at Leadership in Law awards
Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that two of its members – Tina Cundari and Cal Watson – were honored at the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2015 Leadership in Law awards dinner held Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Charleston, SC. The Leadership in Law award honors outstanding members of South Carolina’s […]
Firm News, Accolades
Sowell Gray members recognized in 2015 edition of Chambers USA
For the seventh year, law firm Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, and four of its members have been featured in the latest edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the publication, which has been ranking the world’s best law firms and lawyers since 1990, the Sowell Gray firm and members […]
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Lawyers serve as elected officials
President’s Day has historically been a time for us as citizens of the United States to remember and celebrate the lives and achievements of former U.S. presidents. I am proud to note that 26 (more than half) of our presidents also served their communities and clients as lawyers, bringing their unique and valuable skill sets […]
Accolades, Firm News
Betsy Gray honored with TWIN award for corporate achievement
Betsy Gray was awarded the Palmetto Center for Women’s (PCW) Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) award at a luncheon held Thursday, February 5th. The TWIN awards honor women whose outstanding achievements mark them as leaders and role models in business and in the community. Since its inception in 1980, the TWIN awards have honored […]
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Montgomery becomes member at Sowell Gray
Michael Montgomery, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2008, has become the firm’s newest member. “Michael’s knowledge, capabilities and commitment to his profession make him an asset, both to our firm and to the legal community,” said managing member Cal Watson. “We are extremely pleased to elect him as a member […]
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Haigler becomes member at Sowell Gray
Nicolas L. Haigler, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC since 2007, has become the firm’s newest member. “Nick is a versatile and talented leader, both at the firm and in the community at large,” said managing member Cal Watson. “We admire and appreciate his dedication to make our practice, our profession and […]
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Tyson certified as Circuit Court mediator
COLUMBIA, SC – Rob Tyson, member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a Circuit Court mediator. This certification allows Tyson to serve as a neutral and impartial communicator between parties to encourage and facilitate resolution of a dispute. […]