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David E. Dukes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Securities, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. David E. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Dukes since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. ...

Kelly Morrow is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney and certified mediator with more than twenty years of involvement in South Carolina workers’ compensation matters. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, she represents employers in Workers’ Compensation Law, assisting businesses with claim management, dispute resolution, and compliance within the state’s regulatory framework. Kelly is recognized within the workers’ compensation community for her professio...

J. Benjamin Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. J. Benjamin practices law in Lugoff, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized J. Benjamin Connell 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 J. Benjamin Connell is held by o...

Phillips McWilliams is a litigator who makes sure he understands his client’s business objectives. He provides a tailored approach to each issue or case a client brings to him with the goal of ensuring the client can reach those objectives, thus ensuring a satisfactory result. Ultimately, he understands that each company he represents is a business that serves the community and the company can only continue its business if he works to find creative, long-term solutions to their problems...

Stephen Mitchell is managing partner of the firm's Columbia office. His practice emphasizes traditional labor law and employment litigation. Steve started his career as a prosecutor, gaining valuable trial experience. He has handled administrative charges and lawsuits in state and federal courts involving wrongful discharge, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Family and Medical Leave A...

William (Bill) Duda is certified as a specialist in Employment and Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court and was included on the 2013 Best Lawyer list in both Employment Management and Litigation categories. Since 2000, Bill has been helping employers understand and comply with a broad range of employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, trade secret law, restrictive covenants and workers’ compensation. He regularly represents management in emplo...

Brook Andrews is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brook practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Brook Andrews 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 Brook Andrews is held by other lawyers.

Jody A. Bedenbaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. Jody A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jody A. Bedenbaugh 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 professiona...

Mike Kelly has practiced law in South Carolina for more than 40 years. He has spent his entire career working hard to protect the rights of South Carolinians and build a better, more just community. Mike is highly experienced in personal injury, workers' compensation, disability, insurance litigation and handling professional liability claims. He combines his knowledge of law with a compassionate approach to each client.

Charles T. ("Ted") Speth II is the Managing Shareholder of the firm's Columbia, South Carolina, office. He has concentrated his practice in employment-related litigation matters during his entire legal career. Ted has successfully defended employers in state and federal litigation throughout the United States. He has devoted a significant amount of time over the last decade to the representation of clients in class action litigation. Ted also provides training and preventive advice to employe...