Frank L. Eppes

Mr. Merline is an Associate in the firm. Mr. Merline has been with the firm since 2015. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, in the field of Trusts and Estates. He received his Bachelor of Since Degree from Clemson University, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the Boston University School of Law. He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council, the Greenville...

Ashley Prickett Cuttino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ashley Prickett, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley Prickett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Coker of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office has over 45 years of experience as a construction litigator. In his practice, Tom has worked in every area of construction law and represents owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals in procurement and contract matters and in litigation.

E. Brown Parkinson, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. E. Brown, who practices law in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which E. Brown is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For nearly 30 years, Matt Utecht has devoted his practice to representing healthcare providers. Matt works in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he concentrates his practice on provider mergers, acquisitions and innovative integration strategies and advises clients on regulatory requirements and business considerations unique to healthcare transactions. Matt also practices healthcare alternative dispute resolution and conflict management.

Wesley J. Shull is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Wesley J., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wesley J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James E. Cox Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). James E., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffery Larson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeffery, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffery is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

T. Chase Samples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. T. Chase, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which T. Chase is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...