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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robinson Gray has once again been recognized by Chambers USA for its strength in general commercial litigation, with four attorneys individually ranked.

The 2025 guide honors the same four attorneys as last year: Betsy Gray, Bobby Stepp, and Cal Watson—for the sixth consecutive year—and Beth Richardson, for the second year running.

“Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte is (a) litigation firm with an outstanding bench of experienced and high-quality attorneys,” Chambers said on its website.

This is the 22^nd consecutive year that the firm has been cited by Chambers.

In addition to being ranked in the area of general commercial litigation, Betsy Gray and Bobby Stepp were also designated as “Senior Statespeople”—a distinction reserved for highly respected figures with long-standing influence in their field.

About the ranked attorneys:

• Betsy Gray, a founding member of Robinson Gray, is a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, probate and estate litigation, and professional liability and ethics.
• Beth Richardson, also a member of the firm, brings over 20 years of experience in business disputes, representing clients in both courtroom and arbitration settings, including FINRA matters.
• Bobby Stepp, serving as special counsel, handles complex commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
• Cal Watson, the firm’s managing member, has extensive experience in high-stakes business and insurance disputes, class actions, and professional liability and ethics.

Chambers ranks firms and lawyers in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the highest. This year, Robinson Gray was ranked overall in Band 2.

Chambers’ ranking tables are compiled through assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback. Firms and lawyers need to demonstrate sustained excellence in order to be ranked in the guide. For more information on the methodology, visit https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology.

About Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC

Located in the BullStreet District, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is a South Carolina law firm that offers a tailored, hands-on approach. It provides business transactional and litigation representation in all state and federal trial and appellate courts in South Carolina. The firm’s 40 attorneys serve clients ranging from multi-national corporations to small businesses and individuals. For more, visit https://robinsongray.com/.