Appellate Practice Mediation
Costa M. Pleicones
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
Columbia, South Carolina
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1968
Columbia, South Carolina
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1968
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Appellate Practice, Columbia, SC (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
- Mediation
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