Hamilton B. Barber

Rob is a member of the firm and practices in the areas of business litigation, administrative and regulatory law, and election law. Rob has represented clients before the South Carolina Supreme Court and other levels of state and federal courts, and has appeared before many local and state government entities. He has litigated complex constitutional issues, election law issues, and numerous business disputes. Rob provides counsel on ethics matters including representation before the South Car...

Weston Adams III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Energy Regulatory Law, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Weston practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Weston Adams III since 2011. 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...

Kathleen Muthig's practice focuses on commercial real estate, including development, financing, commercial leases and related real estate transactions. She also has experience representing creditors in state court and bankruptcy court litigation, including lenders, financial institutions, banks, credit unions and landlords.

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...

Curtis L. Ott is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina, office. With over 30 years of litigation experience, Curtis centers his practice on transportation, product liability and appellate cases. He has tried 75 cases to verdict in state and federal courts as well as briefed and argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals. From his trial and appellate experience and involvement in the leadership of the Sou...

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...

Michael W. Hogue is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael W. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michael W. Hogue since 2014. 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 Michael W. Hogue is held by other lawyers.

James M. Griffin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. James M. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina. Jim Griffin is an accomplished trial lawyer and healthcare lawyer. Jim has more than 35 years of experience representing clients in civil and criminal courts at the federal and state level and representing healthcare providers in some of the most chall...

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

Cory E. Manning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Cory E. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Cory E. Manning since 2016. 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 Cory E. Manning is held by other lawyers.