Bernie W. Ellis

Josh Spencer is an experienced litigator and trial attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he focuses his practice primarily on utility, construction and business/commercial litigation. Josh litigates a range of business and commercial cases, including contract, commercial lease, unfair trade practices, minority shareholder oppression, trade secret, negligent misrepresentation, tortious interference and corporate governance disputes.

Bob is a seasoned litigator with a focus on construction law. He also practices environmental law which includes environmental litigation as well as cases involving CERCLA and RCRA, regulatory compliance matters, and brownfields redevelopment projects. Bob’s extensive background in the mechanical engineering, the construction industries and nuclear power allows him to personally understand the needs, concerns and motivations of general contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors,...

S. Michael Nail is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. S. Michael practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized S. Michael Nail 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 S. Michael Nail is held by other lawyers.

Samuel W. Outten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Samuel W. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel W. Outten since 2007. 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 ...

Garrett Steck is a member of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's corporate and employment practice groups where he represents international and domestic clients with regard to the cross-border movement of goods and personnel. His practice facilitates the movement of key executives, management, technical and skilled workers and their family members into the U.S. by obtaining and maintaining temporary and permanent visas for specialty occupation workers, NAFTA professionals, intra-company transferees, in...

Neil C. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Neil C. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Neil C. Jones since 2012. 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 Neil C. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Frank S. Stern is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Frank S. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Frank S. Stern 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 Frank S. Stern is held by other lawyers.

Ronald G. Tate, Jr. is a Greenville-based construction lawyer and litigator with more than 40 years of experience representing home builders and contractors in jury trials, arbitrations, land-use disputes, and risk management counselling. His cases have ranged from construction matters, commercial litigation, environmental law, and toxic torts. He is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and has been recognized since 2013. Ron believes that the ability to fight for clients in a jury trial is...

Daniel C. Lumm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Information Technology Law. Daniel C. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel C. Lumm since 2024. 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 Daniel C. Lumm is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer E. Johnsen is a partner at Gallivan, White & Boyd. She practices law in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office and has been recognized since 2012. With more than 30 years of trial and litigation experience representing insurers in insurance coverage litigation, including extra-contractual and bad faith claims, Jennifer was named a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel in 2019. She is also ranked by Chambers USA for Insurance. Throughout her career she has...