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Curtis Y. Chow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Curtis Y. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Curtis Y. Chow since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Curtis Y. Chow is held by other lawyers.

Frank's practice is focused on utility-related regulation and litigation, with an emphasis on matters involving the electricity and telecommunications industries. He also has significant experience in a range of environmental law issues. His work in the utilities industry has included issues involving electricity, telephone, gas and water regulation before the South Carolina Public Service Commission, where he has appeared for 30 years. In the environmental field his experience includes resol...

John Boyd chairs Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Environmental Group and practices in the areas of environmental, regulatory, administrative and general corporate law in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Columbia office. John's environmental practice includes permitting, enforcement, due diligence and risk assessment, real estate transactions, environmental audits, voluntary cleanup contracts, brownfield redevelopment and traditional issues surrounding toxic substances, hazardous and solid wast...

Bess DuRant is a litigator in Columbia, South Carolina, with experience handling complex business disputes at the trial and appellate levels. Her practice includes corporate governance matters , shareholder disputes, derivative actions, business torts, contractual disputes, and bet-the-company litigation. Bess also represents clients in trust and estate litigation, constitutional matters, Freedom of Information Act matters, and election disputes. Bess handles appeals in a range of legal matte...

Phillips McWilliams is a litigator who makes sure he understands his client’s business objectives. He provides a tailored approach to each issue or case a client brings to him with the goal of ensuring the client can reach those objectives, thus ensuring a satisfactory result. Ultimately, he understands that each company he represents is a business that serves the community and the company can only continue its business if he works to find creative, long-term solutions to their problems...

A native of Columbia, Ben graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was awarded the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award and the Claud Sapp Award for scholarship, industry, and leadership. Ben also served as president of the USC School of Law Pro Bono Board while in law school and is currently a member of the Pro Bono Advisory Council. After...

Costa Pleicones, former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, advises Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd clients on complex litigation and appellate matters. He is a Certified Circuit Court Arbitrator and Mediator and his experiences as a successful practitioner, trial judge and appellate jurist allow him to provide skillful and effective dispute resolution services.

Blake T. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Blake T. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Blake T. Williams since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Blake T. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Pamela J. Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mediation. Pamela J. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela J. Roberts since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pamela J. Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Jack Pringle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Jack practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jack Pringle since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jack Pringle is held by other lawyers.