D. Gary "Gary" Lovell, Jr.

Dirk J. Derrick grew up in Conway, SC. His first job was at the age of six as a farmhand on his grandfather's tobacco farm in rural Horry County. He has worked and made money every year since. Dirk credits hot, humid summer days in the tobacco fields as his inspiration to get a good education and work in a climate-controlled environment. His father was a high school teacher and football coach who had been co-captain of the 1957 South Carolina Gamecock football team. Coach Derrick was very com...

Melissa is a member of Butler Snow’s Labor and Employment group, with experience in a wide range of industries. Melissa regularly counsels clients on compliance issues and represents employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, and in both state and federal court against lawsuits arising under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and the FLSA.

Carter Deupree focuses on real estate and business transactions in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office. Carter represents individuals, businesses and institutions on real estate matters, corporate transactions, governance issues and financing. He handles both routine and complex business and financial transactions.

Justin M. Lovely is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Justin M. practices law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Justin M. Lovely 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 Justin M. Lovely is held by ot...

Chris Colwell concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate transactions, representing owners, sellers, and developers in a variety of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, routine and complex leasing matters, financings and development of commercial real estate properties throughout South Carolina and the United States. Chris has significant third-party legal opinion experience for real estate lending in the State of South Carolina. Chris also...

Johnny Linton represents Plaintiffs and Defendants and practices full-time as Special Counsel at Duffy & Young, LLC. He has concluded jury and non-jury trials in five Divisions of the United States District Court; has prevailed for clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the South Carolina Court of Appeals; and was lead counsel on brief and oral argument against the Solicitor General of the United States, Charles Fried, i...

Elizabeth Scott Moïse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Elizabeth Scott practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Scott Moïse since 2009. 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 Elizabeth Scott Moïs...

Trey Watkins is a shareholder in the Charleston office of Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of South Carolina. He is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2021, has been named a Super Lawyer since 2021, and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013-2015. His practice focuses primarily on Insurance defense including ...

Jamie represents individuals, businesses, and organizations in a wide range of civil disputes and commercial litigation matters throughout Charleston, South Carolina, and surrounding areas. His practice includes contractual disputes, partnership disputes, commercial and business disputes, real property disputes, insurance disputes, construction matters, serious injury and wrongful death claims, and creditor/debtor disputes. Known for his detail-oriented and strategic approach, Jamie works wit...

Ms. Cheryl Ledbetter is a seasoned attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Employment Law - Management at Gibbs & Holmes PC. A native of Arkansas, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in 1977, where she was an active member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Her leadership skills were recognized during her presidency of Mortar Board, and she was honored as the Outstanding Senior Woman. Furthering h...