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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney Joseph McNeila has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate.

Joe’s practice will be focused on business litigation and professional liability.

Joe earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law in 2025. While there, he was Associate Managing Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and served on the school’s Pro Bono Board. Joe’s scholastic and pro bono achievements were recognized with multiple awards including the CALI Award for Excellence for both Civil Procedure and for the Criminal Practice Clinic, the Hugh L. Wilcox Pro Bono Award, and the Victor Michalewitz Award for Excellence in Legal Writing. He graduated from Clemson University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in history and economics.

Prior to joining Robinson Gray, Joe clerked for the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

“We are pleased to welcome Joe to our firm,” said Cal Watson, managing member of Robinson Gray. “His strong academic background and his commitment to service and excellence will make him a valuable addition to our litigation team and to the clients we serve.”

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 43 attorneys serve clients ranging from multi-national corporations to small businesses and individuals. For more, visit https://robinsongray.com/.