Gary W. Poliakoff

Cory Ezzell serves as the group leader of the firm’s Workplace Practices Group, which is composed of the workers’ compensation and employment teams. His practice centers on the defense of employment and workers’ compensation matters on behalf of employers, insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, third party administrators, and claims servicing agencies. Cory has defended a wide variety of clients and industries throughout his legal career. Cory also leads GWB’s ...

Nick Nicholson is Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Managing Director and practices in the areas of procurement and government contracts, local government law and construction law.

Wesley J. Shull is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Wesley J. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Wesley J. Shull since 2019. 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 Wesley J. Shull 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.

Jeffrey Lehrer is a partner in the law firm of Ford & Harrison LLP, which is one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. He has been practicing labor and employment law exclusively since 1999 and has represented a diverse group of employers throughout the southeast. He works closely with clients to comply with constantly changing laws and shield their businesses from frivolous employment claims. The most common employment issues Jeffrey defends are discriminati...

Fred Suggs is a certified specialist in labor and employment law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. He is a founding lawyer of Ogletree Deakins, having been with the firm since its inception. Mr. Suggs helps companies avoid work-related legal exposure by giving preventive advice and providing training for managers at client locations. Mr. Suggs speaks regularly at employment law conferences, Bar Programs for other lawyers, Association of Corporate Council Meetings, SHRM Conferences for Huma...

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...

Richard McDuff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Richard practices law in Seneca, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Richard McDuff since 2027. 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 Richard McDuff is held by other lawyers.

Jordan S. Goewey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Trusts and Estates. Jordan S. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan S. Goewey since 2027. 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 Jordan S...

Seth Swan is a real estate, finance and business lawyer in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he focuses on all aspects of commercial real estate and financing transactions. His clients include developers, investors, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, lenders and borrowers. He also advises clients on general corporate matters, including choice of entity, corporate structure and governance documents.