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Thad H. Westbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Thad H. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thad H. Westbrook since 2015. 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 Thad H. Westbrook is held by other lawyers.

Shannon Till Poteat is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Shannon Till practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon Till Poteat 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 Shannon Till Poteat is held by other lawyers.

Johnston Cox is a shareholder at Gallivan White and Boyd, P.A. in the firm’s Columbia office. For the past 30 years, his practice has focused on insurance litigation, business litigation and complex personal injury matters and he has tried over 50 cases to verdict. He has litigated cases in these areas as well as declaratory judgment and “bad faith” actions for various insurance industry clients in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. Johnston has obtained an ...

Fred Manning is a partner in the firm's Columbia office. He has extensive experience litigating employment law matters involving civil rights, contracts, and wrongful termination claims. He regularly provides advice and assistance to employers regarding the drafting and enforcement of restrictive covenants, employment contracts and corrective action. Fred has assisted employers throughout the United States in union related matters. He also has extensive experience in representing private coll...

David E. Dukes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Securities, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. David E. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Dukes since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. ...

Grady focuses his practice on workers’ compensation, workers’ compensation mediation and appellate advocacy. He is a co-author of The Law of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in South Carolina, Sixth Edition, a comprehensive book analyzing this complex area of law. Grady is a Fellow in The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers and is a member of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. He serves on the Board of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation...

Christopher Lee Boguski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Christopher Lee practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Lee Boguski since 2025. 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 Christopher Lee Boguski is held by other lawyers.

A deeply experienced trial attorney who has long fought for clients in court and beyond, Ashley Pennington is committed to protecting the rights of others and determined to see systemic reform. A long-time criminal defense attorney, his practice now focuses on civil rights law, such as federal Section 1983 Civil Rights lawsuits and South Carolina Tort Claims that allow victims of government wrongdoing to recover damages. These actions include personal injury lawsuits and cases involving exces...

Attorney Tyler Lee focuses his practice on helping injured workers deal with the South Carolina Workers' Compensation system, and get their lives back on track. He left one of the “big firms” after fourteen years of practicing Workers' Comp law to open Lee Injury Law in 2019. He has been recognized as an AV Preeminent© Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named to the Best Lawyers directory, has a 10 out of 10 rating with AVVO.com, and has been named to the Legal Elite of t...

Ben Grimsley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. Ben practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Ben Grimsley 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 Ben Grimsley is held by other lawyers.