July/August - Greenville County Bar Association

G-Bar News
864-757-1550
www.greenvillecountybar.org
A Publication of the Greenville County Bar
Christine Gantt-Sorenson
President
Jack D. Griffeth
President-Elect
V. Clark Price
Secretary
William T. Clarke
Treasurer
PRESIDENT’S ARTICLE
By Christine Gantt-Sorenson
The Greenville Bar Association has enjoyed an active summer with
the Law Clerk Luncheon and the Family Social. The Greenville Bar
welcomed Furman's New President, Rod Smolla, at the July 20 Law
Clerk Luncheon where he proceeded to regale the attendees with an
instructive and, dare I say, engaging lecture on an aspect of the U.S.
Constitution. I am sure I am not alone in wondering what my constitutional law grade might have been were he my professor since he managed to speak of that
topic in a fascinating way rather than the monosyllable droning on of the topic as it was
first presented to me. Judge Aphrodite Konduros and Judge Debra Faulkner had the good
idea to submit his presentation for thirty minutes of CLE credit and this request was approved!!! If you attended this luncheon, please send your SC Bar # to Melinda at [email protected] so that you can receive your 30 minutes of CLE credit. For your records, the CLE course # is 214772 with the title “Summer
Associate Luncheon.”
Travis V. Olmert
Editor
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July/August 2010
UPCOMING
EVENTS
 September 22:
Judges Reception
 October 26:
Tommy Thomason Luncheon
 December 8:
Christmas Party
The First Family Social was also extremely well-attended
much to my delight! Over one hundred and twenty members and their families enjoyed a night of dinner and baseInside this issue:
ball at the Greenville Drive. I have enclosed a couple of
pictures from the night in
Tommy Thomason
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Award Nominations
my article but encourage
you to view all of the pictures from that night on our web- Guest Article
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site at www.greenvillecountybar.org. I tried to catch eveTakin’ it to the
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ryone of you and your families for a photograph upon your Streets
arrival, and I apologize if I missed any of you.
CLE Announcement
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Thank you Kimberly Howard for planning the luncheon,
Courtney Atkinson for planning the family social, and Tara
Prevatte of the Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina(LSPSC) for handling the registration for the family social on the night of the event.
Save the Date–
Judges Reception
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Family Court Liaison Report
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Guest Article
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Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Judges'
Reception on September 22 and the Tommy Thomason luncheon on October 26.
Announcements
5
Available Office
Space
8
Meet a Few New
Lawyers
9
Probate Court CLE
10
Please forgive our summer break from the newsletter.
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TOMMY THOMASON AWARD NOMINATIONS
Tommy Thomason was an amazing lawyer. During his lifetime, he inspired many people. And after
his death, the Greenville Bar Association commemorates his life with the Award in his name. The qualities
emulated by Tommy Thomason are the qualities sought by the Award Committee.
If you know a lawyer who is
 compassionate and sensitive to all people regardless of their station in life
 friendly, unassuming, humble with a warm, genuine, and abiding faith in people
 dedicated to community interest, public service, and improvement of the community
 dedicated to the improvement of the legal system and justice for all people
 widely respected and admired by peers for personal and professional achievement
If you know a lawyer who has
 strong personal values, optimism, and faith
 positive diplomacy that works to minimize conflict and to resolve disputes in the least
hostile manner
 unshakeable integrity, coupled with an instinct for fairness
If you know a lawyer who
 loves the practice of law and pursues the practice as a service to people
Please submit your nominations with a description of ways your nominee exemplifies these ideals
of the late Tommy Thomason to [email protected] or Greenville County Bar Association, Post Office
Box 10145, Greenville, South Carolina 29603.
Deadline for submissions: September 15, 2010.
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South Carolina Legal Services
(SCLS) now allowed to seek and
receive attorneys’ fees
A guest article By Kirby Mitchell
The 1996 statutory and regulatory prohibition on Legal
Services Corporation (LSC) funded (“legal aid”) law
firms such as SCLS claiming, collecting, and retaining
attorneys’ fees was lifted earlier this year. Thus, SCLS
is now seeking attorneys’ fees in appropriate
cases. Last month, an SCLS attorney was awarded attorney’s fees in a successful Simpsonville Magistrate
Court security deposit recovery action filed by SCLS on
behalf of a tenant against a landlord. Also last month, a
Greenville County Circuit Court Judge awarded SCLS
attorney’s fees on behalf of a client SCLS successfully
defended in a consumer collection case.
SCLS is a state-wide law firm providing legal assistance
and representation to low-income South Carolinians in a
wide variety of civil cases. SCLS receives funding from
a variety of sources, including the federally-funded LSC,
local United Ways, and the S.C. Bar Foundation. For
more information about SCLS, please go to:
www.sclegal.org.
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Takin' It to the Streets
The South Carolina Bar Board of Governors is interested in
hearing from members of the Greenville Bar. Board members
and Bar staff will be traveling to Greenville to hear what’s on
the minds of lawyers in various communities, to include
Greenville. The meetings will be small gatherings of Bar
members. You will have an opportunity to advise the Bar representatives what’s working, what can be improved, what’s
being overlooked. The Bar representatives will spend a few
moments on topics likely to be on the minds of Bar members. Please be on the lookout for notice of this meeting, and
alert Melinda Davidson if you have an interest in attending at
[email protected] or 864-757-1550.
Summer Associate Luncheon
Approved for 1/2 Hour
CLE CREDIT!!!!
The Greenville County Bar’s Summer Associate Luncheon held on July 21 with President
Smolla has been approved for 1/2 hour of CLE
credit!! If you attended this luncheon, please
send your SC Bar # to Melinda Davidson at
[email protected] as soon as possible.
The list of attorneys attending this event will
be faxed to the Commission on CLEs on August 20.
For you records, the CLE Course number is
214772 and is titled “Summer Associate
Luncheon”
SAVE THE DATE
Greenville County Bar
JUDGES RECEPTION
September 22
5:30-7:30pm
Poinsett Club
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FAMILY COURT LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT
May 28, 2010
Attention Attorneys:
1.
As to the new support form, the Clerk’s office would appreciate your help in getting these forms completed and
filed with the applicable orders. However, they will file your orders even if this form is not signed. These forms are
available to you at the Clerk’s office and in the courtrooms if you wish to fill this out when both parties are present.
Please try to have this form filled out as completely as possible and bring this form with you to the motion hearing so
that it can be signed at that time. If you have a pro se litigant that cannot be located to sign the form, the Clerk will
still file your order with the form unsigned. If the pro-se litigant appears in the courtroom ask the Judge for help in getting your form signed. The support form still needs to be attached to most orders even if support is not ordered through
the Court, etc. Also, the Clerk will accept the form with the last four digits of the requested social security numbers.
2.
Please be advised that up to two “608 credits” are now available to certified family court mediators who volunteer to mediate for the “DSS mediation program” that is beginning again. These are typically scheduled on Fridays at
9:30. The mediators will now have a back up case to mediate in the event the first case settles. If you are interested
in being a volunteer mediator, please call Angie with Judge Verdin’s office for more information.
3.
The court has implemented a block schedule for DSS First Call Merits cases held on Tuesdays. Previously,
each case was set for a time certain for 15 minutes. Now, several cases will be scheduled in each block of time. The
blocks are: 1) 9:30 to 11:00; 2) 11:00 to 12:30; 3) 2:00 to 3:30; and 4) 3:30 to 5:00. The purpose of the block schedule
is to allow those cases that have agreements to go first in putting the agreement on the record, while the other cases
can use the time to continue to negotiate a possible agreement. If there is no agreement, the case will be set for a
contested trial on a subsequent Thursday.
The next Family Court Liaison meeting will be September 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room in the
Judge’s Hallway. Anyone who is unable to attend these meetings but has issues they would like addressed may contact: Christine M. Howard (282-8575).
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Attorney Volunteers Needed!!
On November 20, 2009, the Supreme Court of South Carolina amended Rule 608 so that attorneys will no longer be
appointed as Guardians ad Litem (GALs) in Family Court.
This amendment went into effect on July 1, 2010. While
there are GAL programs in effect to cover DSS Child Protective cases, there are currently no such programs for
Adult Protective cases.
In late spring, an ad hoc group formed to develop a plan to
address the GAL system for Emergency Adult Protective
Service cases. As a stop-gap measure, the group has implemented a six-month interim program in which volunteer
attorneys will serve as GALs in APS cases until December
31, 2010.
Historically, there have been approximately 500 Emergency Adult Protective Service cases per year. Most counties have an average of 8-9 cases per year: eight counties
reported zero cases in 2009-2010 with Charleston and
Richland Counties having 41 and 40 cases, respectively.
Only three counties had more than 20, but less than 30
APS cases, Berkeley (21), Kershaw (27), and Newberry
(21). Five counties reported only 1 case during the report
year.
The Emergency Adult Protective Services cases typically
last approximately six months, as opposed to the Child
Protective Service cases, which may last years. In preparation for these cases, the ad hoc group developed a PowerPoint and statutory guide for reference. These materials
are available online at http://lawhelp.org/sc/
searchresults.cfm/language/1?
q=adult+protective+services+guardian+ad+litem.
Attorneys interested in volunteering to serve as volunteer
GALs in APS cases should contact Cindy Coker at (803)
799-6653, ext. 142 or [email protected].
Volunteers will receive pro bono malpractice coverage as
well as pro bono credit for appointments.
Announcements
The South Carolina Bar Foundation announces Wallace K.
Lightsey as the President-Elect of the South Carolina Bar
Foundation. Lightsey is a partner in the law firm of Wyche
Burgess Freeman & Parham, PA and has been in practice for
24 years.
Three Collins & Lacy attorneys have been named to the 2010
list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Joel W. Collins, Jr.,
Gray T. Culbreath, and Jack D. Griffeth were among those
attorneys who were recently selected for inclusion in the publication. Joel Collins, founding shareholder of the firm, is being recognized for his work in Civil Litigation Defense. Gray
Culbreath, managing shareholder of the firm, is being recognized for his work in Personal Injury Defense: Products Liabil-
Verdicts
Caption: Cason Companies Inc. vs. Joseph Gorrin and
Sharon Gorrin
Case No. 2007-CP-23-582
Cause of Action: Breach of Contract
Attorney for Plaintiff: David Wilson
Attorney for Defendant: Kim Wooten
Verdict for the plaintiff (Cason Co. Inc) in the amount of
$49,856.46 and as to the defendant’s counterclaim, verdict for Cason Companies.
ity. Jack Griffeth, Of Counsel to the firm, has been selected
for his practice in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Thomas & Fisher, P.A. announces that John R. Thomas and
Randy E. Fisher have been selected for inclusion in ―South
Carolina Super Lawyers 2010.‖ John Thomas is listed in the
practice areas of Tax Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law,
and Employee Benefits/ERISA Law. Randy Fisher is listed in
the practice areas of Tax Law, Estate Planning and Probate
Law, and Closely Held Business Law.
Nexsen Pruet announces that eleven of their attorneys were
ranked among top South Carolina attorneys according to the
2010 edition of Chambers USA. Included from Greenville:
David Gossett (Real Esate), Tom Stephenson (Litigation: General Commercial; Labor &b Employment) and Billy Wilkins
(Litigation: General Commercial).
Turner Padget Graham & Laney is pleased to announce that
Ammon Lesher has joined the firm. Mr. Lesher will be based
in the Greenville office practicing in the area of Intellectual
Property. His work will include patent prosecution, trademark
and copyright registrations, patent, trademark and copyright
litigation, and inter partes proceedings within the Patent and
Trademark Office.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. is proud to
announce that the firm has been ranked as one of South
Carolina’s best law firms in the 2010 edition of Chambers
USA. Rated ―number one‖ in labor and employment law, In
addition, the following four attorneys from the firm’s
Greenville office were named ―Leaders in their Field‖ in the
area of labor and employment law: L. Gray Geddie, Jr. (Labor
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Announcements Continued
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and Employment), Lewis T. Smoak (Labor and Employment),
J. Hamilton Stewart, III (Labor and Employment) and Fred W.
Suggs, Jr. (Labor and Employment).
Local real estate attorney, E. Benton Leinster, III, has been
named Chairman of the Caine Halter YMCA Board of Advisors
for the 2010 – 2011 term. First formed in Greenville in
1876, the YMCA puts Christian principles to practice by promoting good health, strong families, youth leadership and
community and international understanding. Ben has been a
member of the YMCA board since 2005 and previously
chaired the YMCA’s Open Doors scholarship campaign.
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. is pleased to announce
that five of the firm’s partners have been named as finalists
to the 2010 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Americalist. R. Wayne Byrd, Lanneau Wm. Lambert, Jr., Thomas C.
Salane, W. Duvall Spruill and John S. Wilkerson were named
among 3,000 finalists considered for inclusion in
the Lawdragon 500.
W. Marsh Robertson and Thomas T. Hodges announce the
dissolution of Robertson & Hodges, LLC. Tommy Hodges will
continue his practice as Thomas T. Hodges, P.A. His practice
will remain limited exclusively to Family Court matters. His
new address is 819 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Telephone (864) 242-0554 Fax (864) 331-3058. Judge
Marsh Robertson address is Greenville Family Court, Post
Office Box 757, Greenville, SC 29602.
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jack D. Griffeth has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors. Griffeth begins his
term July 1, 2010. The South Carolina Bar Foundation is the
philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Bar. Its mission is to
fund the advancement of justice by improving access, education and accountability.
Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A. has been named a
leading law firm in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions
and commercial litigation in South Carolina in the recently
published 2010 edition of Chambers USA America's Leading
Lawyers for Business. Chambers cites Cary Hall for his corporate and tax law practice, including major deals in the manufacturing and restaurant industries; Eric B. Amstutz, for his
practice with public and private companies, advising boards
of directors of several public companies, as well as acting for
developers on major construction industry deals, Wallace
Lightsey for his intellectual property, media, first amendment
and copyright practice; Henry Parr, who acts for both plaintiffs
and defendants in complex commercial matters, including
antitrust, securities and healthcare litigation; Carl Muller, who
also represents plaintiffs and defendants in healthcare, media and first amendment litigation; and Troy Tessier, for his
work representing copyright holders in architectural copyright
infringement matters.
For the third consecutive year, Ingrid Blackwelder Erwin and
Andreas N. ―Andy‖ Satterfield, Jr., partners in the Greenville,
S.C. office of Jackson Lewis LLP, have been named South
Carolina Super Lawyers in the field of Employment Defense
Litigation.
J.J. Andrighetti is pleased to announce the opening of the
Andrighetti Law Firm, LLC, a general practice firm with a particular focus on real estate transactions/litigation and criminal defense. Any and all advice, warnings, spirits, and referrals should be sent to the new office located at 707 E. North
St., Greenville, SC 29601. 864.370.8088 or [email protected].
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Reporter's career sparks passion for law
Pursuing Paralegal Position
Fascinated by the legal system and enjoying investigative,
detailed work with passionate organizational & customer
service skills. SEASONED Court Reporting and real estate
background. Seeking LONG-TERM COMMITMENT with firm
desiring UNCOMPROMISED EXCELLENCE.
Phyllis Butler [email protected] 216-5609
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Announcements Continued
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The law firm of Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced the
acceptance of Stephanie G. Flynn as a member of Leadership
Greenville Class 37. Leadership Greenville is a program
sponsored by the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
to develop informed, committed, and qualified individuals
capable of providing dynamic leadership for Greenville. Flynn
is a Partner with Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., where she practices in the areas of Products Liability, Toxic and Mass Torts,
Tort & Personal Injury and Transportation Litigation.
The law firm of Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that T.
David Rheney has been named to the faculty of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy (IADC)
for 2010. The IADC Trial Academy’s faculty consists of leading defense trial lawyers selected on a national basis from
different regions of the country. Rheney is a Shareholder with
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A and has over 20 years of experience practicing in the areas of personal injury defense, insurance coverage defense, trucking/transportation defense and
product liability defense.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. announced
today that 119 of the firm’s attorneys have been named in
the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, which will
be published at the end of this year. Of the Ogletree Deakins
attorneys featured, 18 are from the firm’s Greenville of-
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Woods, and M. Baker Wyche, III were renamed to the
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time.
McNair Law Firm, P.A. is pleased to announce that forty-eight
of our attorney have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®2011. This includes
seven from the Greenville office: Ronald E. Cardwell
(Administrative and Environmental Law), Weyman C. Carter
(Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law), Phillip L. Conner (Environmental Law), Cort R. Flint (Intellectual Property
Law), Rita M. McKinney (Labor and Employment Law), Daniel
R. McLeod, Jr. (Public Finance Law) and James K. Price (Real
Estate Law).
Seven Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Greenville attorneys in eight practice areas have been selected for inclusion
in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The legal reference guide also ranked Nelson Mullins as a top-listed
firm in South Carolina in 13 practice areas and the Greenville
Office in six areas (corporate governance and compliance
law, family, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, securities,
and venture capital). Greenville attorneys selected are: William H. Foster (Labor and Employment Law), Neil E. Grayson
(Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Law), John M. Jennings
(Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and
Acquisitions, Securities Law), Timothy E. Madden (Family
Law), Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr. (Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law), Bo Russell (Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture
Capital Law) and Rivers S. Stilwell (Commercial Litigation).
Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys
have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®. The
list includes nine attorneys who practice in Greenville: E.
Grantland Burns (Labor and Employment Law), David W.
Gossett (Real Estate Law), John Hardaway (Intellectual Property Law), Leon C. Harmon (Environmental Law), Russell T.
Infinger (Workers' Compensation Law), Michael S. Pitts (Labor
and Employment Law), Thomas L. Stephenson (Alternative
Dispute Resolution; Labor and Employment Law), B. Joel
Stoudenmire (Trusts and Estates), and William W. Wilkins
(Appellate Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar).
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. is pleased to announce
that 28 of its shareholders have been listed in the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers in America. In addition, the firm has
been ranked as the top law firm in South Carolina in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Municipal Law and
is highly ranked in 14 other practice areas. Listed in the
firm’s Greenville office are: Eric K. Englebardt (Alternative
Dispute Resolution), Timothy D. St. Clair (Intellectual Property
Law), Vernon F. Dunbar (Workers’ Compensation Law) and
William E. Shaughnessy (Workers’ Compensation Law).
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Available Office Space
1619 East North Street: Large office space with private bathroom. All other amenities are shared, i.e., furnished conference room, waiting area, kitchen, public bathroom, parking.
Other amenities may include shared phone system and high
speed internet if lesee so chooses. Rent is negotiable. This
space is perfect for a solo practitioner. For more information
please contact Tesa at 242.0282.
Office Space Available in Fully Renovated House at 114 Whitsett Street. Large Office and Secretarial Office with use of
two conference rooms. Also included: Waiting and reception
services, Avaya Phone System, Networked High Speed Copier/Fax/Scanner, Networked Encrypted Server, High Speed
Internet, Stocked Refrigerator and parking. Please call 4679595 for more details.
For Lease. 119 Manly Street across from Bilo Center, in Pettigru Historic District. 3198 square feet, 9 rooms, library conference room in carefully historic restorated 1925 residence ideal for a law office. In excellent condition and up to
date. Adjoining parking for nine cars. Kitchen area. Contact
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For Rent: 522 N. Church St., DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE. One
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cleaning, utilities, telephone system with receptionist and
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For Rent: New suites $1,000-1,200 monthly or singles
$450/225 ft up. Reception, kitchenette, bath, covered and
front porch, parking, ground level or main. Location: W.
Stone Avenue at Wilton Street near to Downtown Greenville.
864-303-4378 or 864-906-8366.
Second Floor Suite located at 204 Lavina Ave. Space includes 4 rooms and a bathroom. Call 787-2824 for more
information.
Office Space for Rent at 1425 Augusta Street. First floor. Approximately 2,000-sq. ft. Space includes 5 rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen area and use of conference room. Ample
parking. Contact Gina at 235-0019.
3 administrative offices (8 x 12) for $300 each and 2 executive offices (13 x 20) for $500 each. Monthly rent includes
utilities, use of conference room, kitchen/break room, internet and ample parking.
707 East North Street (between LEC and the Bi-Lo Center) several size offices available with option to access conference rooms, break room and work room. Contact Manning
Culbertson for additional information 233-8282.
Office space for rent. $750.00 per month (includes heat and
air). Approximately 900 square feet, divided into 4 separate
offices. The space for rent is the entire upstairs floor of a law
office. If interested call 234-7304. Office space is located on
Woodruff Road in the Woodruff Rd. Corporate Center.
Downtown Office Space Available at 109 East North Street.
Spacious office with its own secretarial work area and use of
reception area, two conference rooms, small library and private parking. Has the ability for some sharing of phone system, a networked computer system and copier/scanner/fax
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a practice with an opportunity for a possible successor interest in an established practice concentrated in real estate.
Call 271-2656 to learn more.
Office space for lease: Large office with secretarial work area
available on Poinsett Highway, north of Cherrydale Shopping
Center. Included are receptionist, waiting area, use of two
furnished conference rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, ample
parking, and utilities. Potentially included are computer(s),
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Office space for rent. Prestigious downtown location. One
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Two Offices for Rent. Utilities included but not telephone.
644 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC.
Contact:
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CARING COMMITTEE
If you know of an attorney who is ill, has
surgery, has a death in the family, has a
baby or has some other event in their life,
please notify the Caring Committee at
[email protected]
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Meet a Few Young Lawyers...
In an effort to introduce young lawyers to the Greenville Bar, please enjoy the following profiles. Contact these lawyers and welcome them to Greenville, take them to lunch or send them some extra work! You can e-mail Jennifer
Breaux at [email protected] with any questions or input. If you would like to be featured in upcoming newsletters then (1) make sure you are a member of Greenville Young Lawyers and on our email list and
(2) be one of the first five members to show up at a GYL event.
David L. Williford
David is an associate at Davis & Snyder, P.A. His practice areas are Medical Malpractice Defense, Health Care Law, and Pharmaceutical Litigation. David is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He received his JD from Regent University School of Law in
2006 and majored in Government at Wofford College. His hobbies include playing various sports, especially baseball, softball,
basketball & golf; spending time with his wife, Carrie, and their two daughters (Claire = age 3; Lyla = age1); church; reading;
traveling; and music.
This is what David had to say about what he likes the most about the practice of law:
I particularly enjoy working with the people in my firm as well as developing relationships which last outside of and
beyond the attorney-client relationship, especially clients with whom we have had the privilege to counsel, represent,
and serve during difficult and stressful times in their lives. In practical terms, I enjoy problem-solving, the litigation
process, taking depositions, and preparing for and trying cases. The practice of law – perhaps paradoxically – is very
much a ―people‖ profession, yet it is adversarial and involves a measure of competition. As a former college baseball
player, I thoroughly enjoy the competitive nature of litigation and trial practice, but I also find fulfillment in working to
[hopefully] make a positive impact on the lives of our clients. Overall, the legal profession is rewarding in many ways
and provides various opportunities to serve people during very important periods in their lives, and it is truly a privilege
to walk with them through such times
You can e-mail David at: [email protected]
Jessica Fisher
Jessica is an associate at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Her practice areas are Labor and employment litigation. Jessica is originally from Chapin, South Carolina. She received her JD from the University of South Carolina in 2009
and majored in History at Furman University. Her hobbies include spending time with her wonderful husband, Brian, and their
Boykin Spaniels, Cooper and Belle; learning how to make wine; and cooking with her Italian mother and grandmother.
This is what Jessica had to say about what she likes the most about the practice of law:
The people that I practice with have been the highlight thus far—Greenville has such a vibrant, welcoming, and closeknit community of attorneys. I feel so fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful group.
You can e-mail Jessica at [email protected]
Joseph O. ―Josh‖ Smith
Josh is an associate at Roe, Cassidy, Coates & Price, P.A. His practice areas are Employment and Labor, White Collar Criminal
Defense, Banking and Creditor’s Rights, and Administrative/Regulatory Law. He is originally from Greenville, SC. Josh received his JD from the University of South Carolina in 2008 and majored in Philosophy at Clemson. His hobbies include whitewater kayaking (former kayak instructor), snow skiing, running, and reading.
This is what Josh had to say about what he likes the most about the practice of law:
There are many aspects of practicing law that I enjoy, and I believe that this variety is one of the main things that
makes practice interesting. It allows me to indulge my inner geek with things such as researching and writing briefs,
while at the same time it gives me the chance to interact with and help people. In the end helping clients reach a resolution, whatever it may be, is gratifying and I consider myself lucky in that I enjoy the process.
You can e-mail Josh at [email protected]
Reid Sherard
Reid is an associate at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP. His practice areas are family law and business litigation. He
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is originally from Greenville, South Carolina. Reid received his JD from the University of South Carolina in 2004 and graduated
from the USC Honors College. Reid also has a Master’s degree from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. His hobbies include barbeque, Gamecock athletics, and travel.
This is what Reid had to say about what he likes the most about the practice of law:
My practice over the past several years has been concentrated in family law, so I mostly represent individuals. Many
lawyers will tell you they won’t handle a case in Family Court because it is too stressful, ―nobody wins,‖ or other reasons. While it can certainly be a difficult area in which to practice, I enjoy many things about it, particularly the responsibility that comes with acting as counsel for a husband, a wife, a mother, a father when every issue in the case has a
direct effect on the rest of their life.
You can e-mail Reid at [email protected]
Collie W. ―Trip‖ Lehn, Jr.
Trip is an associate at Davis & Snyder, P.A. His practice areas are Civil Litigation and Health Care Law, and he specializes in
Medical Malpractice Defense. He is originally from Clinton, SC. Trip received his JD from the University of Georgia School of
Law in 2007 and majored in Business Administration at Furman University. Trip also completed a Master of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando) and a Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) at Yale Divinity School. Trip and his wife,
Kacy, are the proud parents of two, Carson (6) and Brooks (4). His hobbies include golf, tennis, guitar, travel, and theology &
biblical studies.
This is what Trip had to say about what he likes the most about the practice of law:
I enjoy learning the medicine involved in my cases and working with very bright and accomplished physicians of all
specialties. Each new case is a wonderful education.
You can e-mail Trip at [email protected]
Please join the Young Lawyers on Wednesday, August 18th from 5:30-8:00pm at the Green Room, 116 N.
Main Street in downtown Greenville. We will have complimentary drinks and appetizers.
PROBATE COURT OVERVIEW
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010
9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
3 Hour CLE sponsored by LSPA
Continental Breakfast @ Registration and Break
sponsored by LEGAL EAGLE.
Thank you Legal Eagle!
This seminar is an overview of the Probate Court rules
and procedures for the Greenville County Probate Court
and provides an opportunity to interact with the staff of
the Probate Court. The Legal Staff Professionals of
Greenville encourages attendance by any attorney, paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, and all other support staff who handle Probate Court cases or related professionals who want to expand their knowledge of court
procedures, recent rule changes that have been enacted,
and new technology being implemented by the Court.
For more information, contact:
Jimi Bullard, ALS
Probate CLE Chair
Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville
602 Cannon Circle
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 430-7027
[email protected]
15TH ANNUAL SEMINAR FOR
LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Friday, October 1, 2010
Embassy Suites Hotel
In addition to an Ethics presentation, a series of workshops will include:
Investigation and drafting strategic written discovery
Technology tips for the small law firm
Taking evidence from deposition to the courtroom
Securing TV news coverage segments for use in trial
Preparing evidence for trial
SCUPA is honored to present Henry M. McMaster, Attorney General of South Carolina, who will deliver the
keynote speech during the luncheon.
Cost of the seminar is $169.00.
Additional seminar and registration information is available on the organization’s web site at www.scupa.org.
You may also contact Becky Maxson, ACP, 2010 Seminar
Committee Chair, at (864) 242-8388, or [email protected].
An application is pending with the Commission on Continuing Legal
Education and Specialization of the South Carolina Supreme Court for
CLE credit. SCUPA’s seminars have previously met requirements for
CLE accreditation.