Charles F. "Chuck" Turner, Jr.

Jim is a litigation attorney with significant experience handling a wide variety of cases arising in federal and state court as well as administrative proceedings. His background, which includes 20 years of government service as a tank and scout platoon leader in the Army and then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Department of Justice, provides him with a unique skill set to handle unusual and complex disputes that require versatility and creative thinking. Jim displayed these traits most...

E. Brown Parkinson, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. E. Brown practices law in Spartanburg, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized E. Brown Parkinson, Jr. 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 E. Brown Parkinson, Jr....

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...

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.

John T. Merrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. John T. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John T. Merrell since 2021. 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 John T. Merrell is held by other lawyers.

Matthew’s practice focuses mostly on complex civil litigation, and he has participated in some of the largest and most complicated litigation in South Carolina in the past 20 years, including the largest minority owner oppression litigation, the largest public utility rate case, the largest public corruption investigation and prosecution in a generation, the statewide redistricting challenges, statewide consumer protection litigation, and a federal constitutional challenge to temporary ...

Lucas J. Asper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lucas J. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Lucas J. Asper since 2021. 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 Lucas J. Asper is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Smoak is a founding partner of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart.During more than 44 years of representing companies in labor and employment matters, he has personally handled approximately 300 union organizing and decertification campaigns. He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of preventive labor relations programs for clients in all regions of the country. He is among the one percent of U.S. lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America, and has a...

Rita Bolt Barker is a veteran litigator and counselor with experience in environmental, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage matters. Environmental Rita has broad experience helping clients navigate the wide range of laws that protect our natural resources. She is a trusted, reliable partner for business and individuals who need a steady guide through the ins and outs of environmental compliance and litigation. Rita delivers results for clients who need assistance in investigating an...

With more than 30 years’ experience in state and federal courts in South Carolina and North Carolina, David E. Rothstein represents clients in a full range of employment law issues. This includes hourly workers, union members, professionals, managers, and executives. His work includes representation before state agencies and licensing boards as well litigation.