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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 […]
20th Anniversary
Supporting Families Helping Families
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Nick Haigler Supporting Families Helping Families Why did you choose this project? Many families don’t have the resources to make holiday wishes come true. That’s why supporting Families Helping Families was so meaningful. This year we decided to celebrate the holidays by staffing WIS TV’s Families Helping Families phone bank. […]
20th Anniversary
Raising money for Kids’ Chance
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Grady Beard Raising money for Kids’ Chance Why did you choose this project? Every year, thousands of workers are disabled by on-the-job injuries in South Carolina. Tragically, many of those workers lose their lives. It’s the families and, in particular, the children who are many times forgotten when these losses occur. […]
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US Supreme Court hears Two Redistricting Challenges
By Rob Tyson On December 5, the United States Supreme Court held hearings in McCrory v. Harris and Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Board of Elections, two redistricting cases stemming from the drawing of congressional districts in North Carolina and state legislative districts in Virginia, respectively. Historically, redistricting cases have been known to result in split […]
20th Anniversary
Helping students learn the importance of their vote
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorneys Lisle Traywick and Jasmine Smith Helping students learn why voting matters Why did you choose this project? Voting matters, but not everyone realizes it. We wanted to help young citizens understand the importance of every vote. It was a great experience for the students and they came away with a […]