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Sowell Gray’s Watson begins term as president of SC Bar

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC managing member Cal Watson began his term as president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was sworn in by Chief Justice Jean Toal during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting in Columbia, SC. A native of Bamberg, South Carolina, Watson earned […]

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The Advocate’s Journal: The AAA Adopts New Rules to Allow Option to Appeal Arbitration Awards

This is the first installment of The Advocate’s Journal, which is our firm’s venture into the Blogosphere. Our focus is on civil procedure, appellate procedure, and related issues. We hope you both enjoy and gain a better procedural acumen as we go along. Comments and feedback are solicited, as well as the correction of any […]

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6 Sowell Gray members included in 2014 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers

South Carolina Super Lawyers recognized six members of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC for inclusion in its 2014 edition. Betsy Gray is listed among South Carolina’s Top 10 attorneys, and Bobby Stepp is listed among South Carolina’s Top 25 attorneys. In addition to Gray and Stepp, members Becky Laffitte, Biff Sowell, Monty Todd and […]

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Cundari, Hill named 2014 Rising Stars

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce Tina Cundari and Amy Hill have been highlighted as Rising Stars in the 2014 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. The annual publication is distributed to attorneys and law schools across the United States, reaching more than 13 million readers annually. Rising Stars are up-and-coming […]

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake this Saturday

Sowell Gray is a sponsor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Bowl for Kids’ Sake, taking place this Saturday.  The funds raised will support positive futures for children in the community, and will help them succeed in school and in life.  Good luck to all the teams participating!

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Lindsay and Montgomery named officers of John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court

Congratulations to Sowell Gray associates Alexis Lindsay and Michael Montgomery for their involvement in the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court.  Alexis Lindsay was elected secretary and Michael Montgomery will continue his role as social media chair!

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Cundari becomes president of John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court

Tina Cundari, a member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been sworn in as president of the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence in professionalism, ethics, and legal skills. “Tina’s election to this honored position speaks to her great commitment to professionalism and the high esteem […]

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Tina Cundari on panel at SCWLA Luncheon

Join Tina Cundari today at the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) lunch and learn. Tina will be on a panel discussing “So You Want to Be a Partner?”, part of SCWLA’s Conversation Series.

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Bobby Stepp receives Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award from SC Bar

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce the South Carolina Bar honored Bobby Stepp with the Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award during its annual convention this past weekend. The award is given to lawyers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to trial and appellate advocacy in the legal profession. Not given every year, but […]

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Hill becomes a member of Sowell Gray

Amy Hill, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has become the firm’s newest member. “Amy is a proven leader, both at the firm and in the legal community,” said managing member Cal Watson. “We are extremely pleased to elect as a member someone with such outstanding professional and civic accomplishments. Her dedication […]