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J. Rutledge Young III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Rutledge practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized J. Rutledge Young III since 2022. 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 whi...

Ian D. Maguire was born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in New York City. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Erin, Brendan, Liam and Saoirse. He attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, where he received his B.S. in Business Administration. Thereafter, Ian received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993. Since arriving on the Grand Strand in 1994, Ian has dedicated himself to seeking justice for injured individuals and their families. Ian Maguir...

Christine C. Ormand is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Charleston, South Carolina, office where her practice is focused on worker’s compensation defense. For almost a decade, Chrissie has been representing insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators, and claims servicing agencies. She is experienced in handling claims at all stages of the litigation process. Chrissie’s legal experience has allowed her to defend matters involving many indust...

Lionel S. Lofton was born and raised in McClellanville, South Carolina, where he still resides. In 1963, he graduated from McClellanville High School, where his mother taught school. During his senior year, he was named to the Post and Courier's All-Star Basketball Team, which he still talks about to this day. Following graduation, Mr. Lofton enrolled a the University of Georgia to study forestry. Following a year at UGA, he transferred to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, w...

Jim Sullivan always knew he wanted to become an attorney, but didn’t take the direct route to get there. Instead, Jim taught English at James Island Charter High School for five years before attending law school. Upon graduation in 2008, Jim joined Howser, Newman, & Besley in their Charleston office. Jim’s practice primarily involves cases involving construction defect litigation, personal injury defense, and complex insurance coverage issues such as bad faith claims. Addition...

Mark is a member of our Real Estate Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. He has represented lenders and borrowers in substantial real estate and corporate transactions, and represented lenders in mortgage and UCC foreclosures. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of New York, where he practiced with a predecessor to the accounting firm now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark has been appointed by State and federal courts to...

G. Mark Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. G. Mark practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized G. Mark Phillips since 2010. 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 G. Mark Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Heather K. Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Heather K. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Heather K. Coleman since 2026. 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 Heather K. Coleman is h...

Olesya V. Bracey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Olesya is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm's Charleston, South Carolina, office where her practice areas include general litigation, complex commercial litigation, and business tort litigation. Olesya represents corporate, institutional, and individual clients in a broad spectrum of litigation matters. Her experience includes handling the defense ...

Robert C. Calamari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Robert C. practices law in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Calamari since 2020. 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 Robert C. Calamari is held by other lawyers.