Michael P. O'Connell

James Atkinson “Chip” Bruorton, IV began at Rosen Hagood as a law clerk while earning his J.D. at the University of Tennessee. He returned to the firm after graduation and has since built a practice focused on the areas of construction litigation, employment litigation, commercial business litigation, condemnation, and surety law. More specifically, Chip’s construction litigation experience includes mechanics liens, payment and performance bond claims, construction defect cl...

Edward J. Westbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Edward J. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Edward J. Westbrook since 2011. 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 Edward J. Westbrook is held by other lawyers.

Howell Morrison is a shareholder and highly experienced litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. Howell has represented clients in various LLC, partnership and corporate disputes, financial and banking litigation, defense of legal malpractice cases, environmental litigation, eminent domain battles, prosecution of insurance fraud and insurance coverage disputes.

A member of the Management Committee and co-head of the Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring group, Cynthia Lowery brings more than 30 years’ experience to her practice. She is a frequent speaker on creditor’s rights, and she brings her wide-ranging clients sophisticated counsel in collections and creditor’s rights, including bankruptcy, restructures, foreclosures, and execution of judgments. A South Carolina Supreme Court certified specialist in bankruptcy and debtor/cr...

Katherine A. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Katherine A. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine A. Walker 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 Katherine A. Walker is held by other lawyers.

John C. von Lehe, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Tax Law. John C. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John C. von Lehe, Jr. since 1989. 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 John C. von Lehe, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Chris Ogiba is a versatile litigator who focuses on high stakes matters for a variety of institutional, corporate, and individual clients. He is a go-to trial attorney for several Fortune 500 companies, home builders, financial institutions, accounting firms, household-name retailers, construction companies, industrial and manufacturing entities, and real estate developers. Chris is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney who has successfully represented a wide variety of clients in...

Attorney Michael Jordan is originally from Columbia, South Carolina and attended the University of South Carolina for his undergrad. Michael went to Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated in 2006. Following his graduation, he joined the Steinberg Law Firm and is now a current partner at Steinberg. Michael exclusively handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2017 and was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in...

David Humphreys co-leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's real estate team, focusing on commercial real estate transactions and commercial real estate finance. David works in the firm's Charleston office and helps developers and lenders balance major business opportunities against the risks involved and represents clients in land transactions and zoning and land-use issues. He also advises clients on forming corporations, limited liability companies' partnerships and joint ventures.

Edward Fenno is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Edward practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Fenno 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 Edward Fenno is held by other lawyers.