Jeffrey Payne

Frank's practice is focused on utility-related regulation and litigation, with an emphasis on matters involving the electricity and telecommunications industries. He also has significant experience in a range of environmental law issues. His work in the utilities industry has included issues involving electricity, telephone, gas and water regulation before the South Carolina Public Service Commission, where he has appeared for 30 years. In the environmental field his experience includes resol...

Kenneth M. Suggs, a principal in the firm of Janet, Janet & Suggs, has been a tireless champion of consumer legal rights for over 40 years. Known for his advocacy in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death, he has been recognized nationally as one of the nation’s finest trial lawyers. As head of the firm’s Personal Injury Division and a leader on medical malpractice teams, Ken has an in-depth understanding of how serious i...

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...

Donna Tillis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Donna practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Donna Tillis 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 Donna Tillis is held by other lawyers.

Shelley Sunderman Montague is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina, office. She has been recognized since 2015. Shelley focuses her primary practice on business litigation which includes complex construction, commercial and insurance matters. She has represented clients in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina and frequently handles cases involving multimillion-dollar damage claims. Her insurance coverage experience...

Thomas A. Brumgardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Brumgardt 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...

John Scott focuses his practice on business representation and tax planning as a shareholder and tax attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Florence office. His practice includes providing advice and counsel to his clients on a number of general corporate issues including the formation of business entities such as limited liability companies and corporations, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and contractual matters.

Bess DuRant is a litigator in Columbia, South Carolina, with experience handling complex business disputes at the trial and appellate levels. Her practice includes corporate governance matters , shareholder disputes, derivative actions, business torts, contractual disputes, and bet-the-company litigation. Bess also represents clients in trust and estate litigation, constitutional matters, Freedom of Information Act matters, and election disputes. Bess handles appeals in a range of legal matte...

John represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court and has frequently argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court. He has a diverse litigation and appellate practice, handling matters related to the False Claims Act, health care, personal injury, and business litigation. He also represents governmental clients, such as county and state governments, and private clients before governmental bodies. John has been certified as a mediator since 2005 and serves by appointme...

Cal is a litigator with experience in complex business and insurance disputes, class actions, and professional liability and ethics. During his 30 years of practice, Cal has represented numerous individuals, local and national businesses, partnerships, insurance companies, and financial institutions. Named by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as 2015 Lawyer of the Year, Cal has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. Active in the South Carolina Bar, Cal has...