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Matthew J. Gilley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Matthew J. practices law in Spartanburg, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Gilley 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 Matthew J. Gilley is held by other lawyers.

Rusty Patrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rusty practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Rusty Patrick 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 Rusty Patrick is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie H. Burton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephanie H. practices law in Spartanburg, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie H. Burton 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 Stephanie H. Burton is held by other lawyers.

Chris Lauderdale is a principal in the Greenville, South Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has represented employers in labor and employment matters for 30 years. Chris regularly defends employers in multi-plaintiff and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Rule 23 class actions alleging violations of state wage payment, minimum wage, and overtime laws. He has defended more than 80 such asserted class and collective actions. This experience includes defending food ...

Wade Ballard counsels businesses on the entire range of workplace issues and provides advice and representation to employers on employment law, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, retaliation discrimination, harassment, and other issues of concern to employers. He represents management in labor and employment matters in the courts, in arbitration, and before government agencies, including the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Labor, the North and South Carolina Departments of L...

Inez Tenenbaum focuses her practice on consumer product safety and recalls, crisis and risk management, and internal operations for manufacturers and retailers. She also serves as an expert witness in consumer product litigation and the operations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Inez also practices in the area of public policy. In 2009, President Barack Obama nominated her to chair the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. She was confirmed unanimously by the Unite...

Koger M. Bradford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Koger M. practices law in Spartanburg, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Koger M. Bradford since 2020. 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 Koger M. Bradford is held by other lawyers.

W. Jake Rea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. W. Jake practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized W. Jake Rea 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 W. Jake Rea is held by other lawyers.

Ken Shaw is an experienced trial lawyer who works in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville office and focuses on the defense of healthcare professionals and institutions in a variety of matters, ranging from medical malpractice to premises liability.

Ronald K. Wray II is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina, office and is the group leader of the firm’s litigation practice. He has been recognized since 2006. Ron's practice focuses primarily on commercial transportation and complex litigation with an emphasis on railroad law, products liability, class actions, insurance coverage and appellate work. He has been at the center of significant defense litigation in South Carolina for more th...