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Jon Pearson is a partner in the firm's Columbia office. His practice emphasizes employment litigation of all types before state and federal courts, as well as traditional labor law. He has handled lawsuits and administrative charges involving wrongful discharge, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as many other types of employment-based claims. Jon has al...

James F. Rogers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James F. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized James F. Rogers since 2013. 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 James F. Rogers is held by ...

Rachel Atkin Hedley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Rachel Atkin practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Atkin Hedley 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 Rachel Atkin Hedley is held by other lawyers.

Sally Caver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sally practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sally Caver 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 Sally Caver is held by other lawyers.

Roopal Ruparelia, a shareholder and insurance defense attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office, heads a robust general civil litigation practice, with greater emphasis on the defense of both personal injury and construction defect claims in a variety of contexts.

Jonathan M. Robinson is the managing partner of Smith Robinson. Jon has represented clients in South Carolina state and federal courts and has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdicts. He also serves as the Assistant County Attorney for Kershaw County. Prior to the merger of Smith Robinson, Jon was a partner at his previous law firm, DuBose Robinson in Camden where he practiced for 18 years. Prior to that, Jon clerked for The Honorable L. Henry McKellar, South Carolina Circuit Court...

Benjamin D. McCoy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mediation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Benjamin D. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin D. McCoy since 2018. 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 Benjamin D. McCoy is held by other lawyers.

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Wade attended Vanderbilt University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1990. After graduation, Wade worked in Washington, DC for the United States House of Representatives, House Rules Committee from 1990-91. Wade returned to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law where he received his law degree in 1994. After admission to the Bar, Wade practiced with a large regional firm until 1999 whe...

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...

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 ...