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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...

Lesley Firestone advises clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional support for the acquisition and development of contaminated properties. She also provides strategic counsel on environmental liability considerations in business transactions. Lesley regularly represents clients before the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in matters involving Brownfield Agreements, underground storage tanks, solid waste r...

Joseph “Trey” Thompson is a partner in the Charleston office with a range of experience litigating commercial disputes as well as catastrophic personal injury claims arising from premises, products, and toxic exposures. He has tried over 100 jury trial cases in state and federal courts in his nearly 30 years of practice. He has argued cases before the South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court of Appeals. As a result of his trial work, Trey has an understanding of how t...

J. Blanton O'Neal IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Blanton, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blanton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Blake Mckie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Blake practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Blake Mckie 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 Blake Mckie is held by other lawyers.

D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. D. Alan practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. 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 D. Alan Westerlund, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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.

Shawn R. Willis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Community Association Law and Real Estate Law. Shawn R. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn R. Willis 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 Shawn R. Willis is held by other lawyers.

Michael E. Elsner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael E. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Elsner 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 re...

Attorney Thomas M. White is a partner at Steinberg Law Firm and exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. After he graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction, Tom studied law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1978 and joined Steinberg in 1980. Tom is an active member in the legal community as he is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, and South...