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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 […]
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North Carolina Partisan Gerrymandering Cases
By Rob Tyson Earlier this month, a three-judge panel in two consolidated cases, issued a memorandum opinion denying the Defendants’ motion to dismiss. In both cases, Common Cause v. Robert Rucho, and League of Women Voters v. Robert Rucho, Plaintiffs alleged North Carolina’s 2016 Congressional Redistricting Plan was unconstitutional because the districts were premised on […]
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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 […]
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Partisan Gerrymandering Case May Be Heard by Supreme Court
Last week, the State of Wisconsin filed an appeal with the United States Supreme Court requesting the Court overturn the ruling that struck down the Wisconsin legislative districts drawn after the 2010 census. In Whitford v. Gill, the court held the legislative districts were unconstitutionally drawn. The court utilized a mathematical analysis to support its […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
20th Anniversary
Providing toys and books to Happy Wheels
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Rob Tyson Supporting Happy Wheels Why did you choose this project? I know first-hand what it’s like for a child to be in the hospital. That is why I wanted to help make their time there a little more joyful. I discovered a not-for-profit organization called Happy Wheels. They provide toys […]
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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 […]