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Three Robinson Gray members named Lawyers of the Year for 2021 by Best Lawyers
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three Robinson Gray members were named “Lawyer of the Year” for 2021 in their respective practice areas in Columbia by The Best Lawyers in America©. All three were among the 18 Robinson Gray attorneys named to the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Additional recognitions are also awarded to individual […]
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Commercial Bankruptcies are Increasing Around the Country
What does that mean for property owners and businesses in South Carolina? According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, filings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code are up twenty-six percent (26%) in the first six months of 2020 compared to the same six months in 2019. Venerable brands such as Brooks Brothers, J.C. Penney, J. […]
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Jasmine Smith named to SC Top 40 Under 40 list by National Black Lawyers
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Jasmine Smith, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the South Carolina Top 40 Under 40 list for 2020-2021 by National Black Lawyers. The award is extended, following a rigorous nomination and vetting process, to only forty lawyers in each state. Those selected “exemplify superior qualifications, leadership skills, […]
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Thirteen Robinson Gray attorneys named among ‘Legal Elite’ for 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia Business Monthly has named 13 Robinson Gray attorneys to the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. The recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding in their respective practice areas. That number is almost double the seven Robinson Gray attorneys who were so honored in 2019. Here are […]
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named Star of the Quarter by ABA Young Lawyers Division
COLUMBIA, S.C. – La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, was recognized by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) as a “Star of the Quarter” during the group’s Spring Virtual Conference. She was recognized at the June meeting for her work planning a webinar on nonpartisan volunteer opportunities for young […]
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Sam Wellborn becomes vice chair of SC Bar’s Diversity Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sam Wellborn, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice chair of the Diversity Committee of the South Carolina Bar. He will serve in the role for the 2020-2021 term. His plans while in this position include: Developing a joint event for this fall with the S.C. Chamber of […]
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State v. Spears supreme court opinion and the “reasonable person” standard
What does it mean to be a reasonable person? During law school, students are inundated with “what would the reasonable person do?” prompts. But who is the reasonable person? Better yet, what life experiences culminate to affect the decisions of a reasonable person? Should race, ethnicity, class, or education play a role in how we […]
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Robinson Gray Anti-Racism Statement
As we mourn the tragedy of George Floyd and the systemic racism of the last four hundred years, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte believes there are no excuses for silence and denial. As such, we want to make clear to our colleagues, clients, and friends: We reject racism in any form. We will continue to […]
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Chambers USA names Robinson Gray a ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has in its 2020 edition once again recognized Robinson Gray for its work in general commercial litigation. It was one of four South Carolina firms named to the publication’s “Band 1” listing in that practice area. […]
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COVID-19 and small business UPDATE: Critical changes to PPP passed by senate
On Wednesday, June 3, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Flexibility Act”), which was passed by the House on May 28. The Flexibility Act includes key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created by the CARES Act, that will allow small businesses more flexibility in the use of […]