J. Benjamin "Ben" Stevens

Stephen Woods represents companies in all aspects of labor and employment law. He assists national, regional, and local clients on counseling/preventive, EEOC and employment litigation, and traditional labor (union) issues and questions. He is the chair of the firm's Background Check Advice Group and the shareholder-author of the firm's O-D Comply: Background Check subscription materials.Stephen lives by a client-centric mantra which combines prevention and practicality to create innovative, ...

David A. Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. David A., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhau...

Phillip Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Phillip, 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 Phillip is held by other top lawyers in the same...

Jared M. Pretulak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Jared M., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rachael Lewis Anna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Rachael Lewis, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachael Lewis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amos Workman focuses primarily on a mediation practice, mediating cases from the Family and Circuit courts. He also practices in the Family Courts. Amos also handles commercial real estate transactions, leases and other real estate matters, including road closings and partitions.

Wade S. Kolb III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Wade S., 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 Wade S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Meacham is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Meacham has been with the firm since 1987. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate Law by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the following fields: Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts an...

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.

Oscar W. Bannister, Jr. (Bill) founded Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey along with John F. Wyatt in 2000. Mr. Bannister graduated from the Citadel in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. From 1962-1965, Mr. Bannister served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He attended law school at the University of South Carolina, where he received his J.D. in 1969. Mr. Bannister was admitted to the South Carolina bar, the U.S. District Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1969. Mr. Banni...