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M. Brian Magargle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. M. Brian practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized M. Brian Magargle 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 M. Brian Magargle is held by other lawyers.

Charles T. ("Ted") Speth II is the Managing Shareholder of the firm's Columbia, South Carolina, office. He has concentrated his practice in employment-related litigation matters during his entire legal career. Ted has successfully defended employers in state and federal litigation throughout the United States. He has devoted a significant amount of time over the last decade to the representation of clients in class action litigation. Ted also provides training and preventive advice to employe...

W. Verne McGough, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. W. Verne practices law in Cayce, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized W. Verne McGough, Jr. since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the...

Nick is a litigator focusing his practice in workers’ compensation defense. He has experience representing businesses, insurance companies, captives, third-party administrators and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Nick serves on the planning committee for the Annual Medical Conference of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, and places a...

D. Larry Kristinik III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. D. Larry practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Larry Kristinik III 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 professional regard in which D. Larry Kristinik III is held by other lawyers.

Jessica W. Laffitte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. She is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Jessica focuses her practice on a range of litigation matters primarily related to business and commercial litigation, toxic torts, complex personal injury claims, and insurance coverage issues. She has been extensively involved in business and ...

John Scott focuses his practice on business representation and tax planning as a shareholder and tax attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Florence office. His practice includes providing advice and counsel to his clients on a number of general corporate issues including the formation of business entities such as limited liability companies and corporations, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and contractual matters.

A certified specialist in employment and labor law since 1993, M. Malissa Burnette has an extensive history of working toward workplace and social justice. She also has a wealth of experience in family law, personal injury, sexual harassment and discrimination law as well. She practices in state and federal courts, primarily representing individuals in complex employment cases involving discrimination, civil and constitutional rights, breach of contract, covenants to not compete, employment-r...

Frank B. B. Knowlton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Frank B. B. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Frank B. B. Knowlton since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of l...

Ariail B. Kirk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Ariail B. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Ariail B. Kirk since 2019. 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 Ariail B. Kirk is held by other lawyers.