Mary D. LaFave

Michael A. Graham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Graham 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 Michael A. Graham is held by other lawyers.

Bill practices primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial workouts, bankruptcy and real estate transactions. He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the SC Supreme Court and primarily represents creditors and other parties in real estate development, asset-based financing and other commercial workout and bankruptcy matters. Because of his transactional, commercial finance and real estate background, he has extensive experience representing purchasers of a...

Christopher Lee Boguski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Christopher Lee practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Lee Boguski since 2025. 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 Christopher Lee Boguski is held by other lawyers.

Maggie Fox has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation since 2026. She practices law in Columbia, South Carolina. Maggie practices in the areas of business law, securities litigation and class actions, focusing on complex federal criminal and civil matters. She has litigated cases involving Ponzi schemes, kickback allegations, Stark Act violations, money laundering, wire fraud and other white collar criminal claims. She has also represented clients in mat...

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...

Former Commissioner Derrick L. Williams is one of the youngest-ever to be appointed to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. He was appointed in March 2007, and he served until January 31, 2013, when he decided to return to private practice. He is responsible for spear-heading the effort to make mediation of workers’ compensation available for complex injury by accident cases in South Carolina. Prior to joining the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commissi...

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.

Daniel J. Fritze is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Daniel J. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Fritze since 2008. 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...

A native of Turbeville, South Carolina, Joey attended The Citadel, where he received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1997. After graduation, Joey moved to Augusta, Georgia, to work as a Consulting Engineer with the engineering firm of Cranston Robertson & Whitehurst. In this position, Joey had the opportunity to observe and participate in designing various public and private construction projects while also earning his Engineer in Training Certification. After gaining invaluable exp...

Charlie Ipock is an experienced litigator and negotiator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Florence office. Charlie represents trustees, beneficiaries, personal representatives and other fiduciaries and interested persons in trust, estate and probate litigation. He also represents accountants and small business owners in securities litigation and commercial business and insurance disputes. Charlie serves as outside counsel for multiple local governments and agencies in South Carolina.