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Lisle Traywick joins Sowell Gray as an associate
COLUMBIA, SC – Vordman Carlisle “Lisle” Traywick, III has joined Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC as an associate. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Lisle graduated cum laude from Wofford College in 2011, receiving his bachelor’s degree in government with a concentration in political thought and a minor in economics. In 2014, he earned his Juris […]
20th Anniversary
BBQ and Fellowship
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Gibbs Leaphart BBQ and Fellowship for Keepin’ it Real Ministries Why did you choose this project? Seeing Keepin’ it Real Ministries provide food for the homeless every week rain or shine inspired me to step up and help. I’d like to thank Ben Bruner for the cooker, Southern Belly for […]
ELECT Blog Archives
The Election Process
Originally published in SC Lawyer (September 2016) By Robert E. Tyson, Jr. Legal issues surrounding elections have grown immensely in the recent past. With social media creating more attention on the process and the specific candidates, the process for elections must be solid. In Anderson v. South Carolina Election Commission, the supreme court held, “Integrity […]
20th Anniversary
Back to school back pack drive
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Ben Gooding Back to school back pack drive Why did you choose this project? I wanted to do something to give back to tomorrow’s future leaders in our community. Helping these children in need get the school supplies will help us all. The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction […]
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Congressional Redistricting Decisions Abound
By Rob Tyson This week, two federal cases addressed congressional redistricting. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals held the Ohio legislature could enact a law that reduced the number of days of early voting. Additionally, a three judge panel in Maryland allowed a law suit that alleges a newly drawn congressional district violates the 1st […]
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Litigation Currently in the States, a Hotbed of Activity
By Rob Tyson In a number of states, there are legal challenges currently pending for reforms against unlimited corporate campaign donations, gerrymandered congressional districts, and other voting practices. This opinion piece by Hedrick Smith, a former Washington bureau chief of The New York Times and executive editor of “reclaimtheamericandream.org”, presents his analysis that the challenges […]
Firm News • Accolades
Robinson McFadden lawyers named to the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers
Robinson McFadden announce that ten lawyers have been named to the 2017 Edition of Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since […]
Firm News • Accolades
Three Sowell Gray Attorneys Recognized as 2017 “Lawyers of the Year”
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA –Sowell Gray attorneys Grady Beard, Becky Laffitte and Bobby Stepp, have all earned “Lawyer of the Year” honors in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Grady Beard was named Workers’ Compensation Law “Lawyer of the “Year,” Becky Laffitte was recognized as Personal Injury Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” and […]
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Sowell Gray Attorneys Listed in 2017 Edition of Best Lawyers in America, Three Named “Lawyer of the Year”
COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Sowell Gray attorneys are recognized in the just-released 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest peer-reviewed publications covering the legal profession. The list includes three attorneys designated Lawyer of the Year in their practice areas. Grady Beard was honored as Workers Compensation Law Lawyer of the […]
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Hoefer awarded by SC Bar and named Chairman of Meritas Young Lawyers Board
Paul H. Hoefer received the 2015-2016 President’s Award from the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the South Carolina Bar, an award given annually to recognize individuals for their dedication to outstanding service and leadership in the organization. The YLD is a professional service organization comprised of all members of the South Carolina Bar in good […]