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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.

David focuses his practice on commercial litigation and professional liability. He spends a significant amount of time representing businesses and professionals in civil suits. In over 25 years of practice, David has tried cases throughout the state of South Carolina in state and federal courts. He has also been selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and the Charleston Chapter of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates). David has served on bar comm...

Merritt G. Abney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Merritt G. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Merritt G. Abney 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 which Merritt G. Abney is held by other lawyers.

Richard D. Bybee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Richard D. practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Richard D. Bybee 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 in which Richard D. Bybee is held by other lawyers.

Sam Briggs is a South Carolina native and the son of a lawyer. He grew up in Greenville and, after graduating from the University of South Carolina, attended Charleston School of Law. Following his admission to practice law in South Carolina, Sam began working with his father and handling a wide range of cases. Although his career began in Greenville, he later moved to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, where he spent much of his career representing clients in medical malpractice and pe...

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.

Newman Jackson Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law. Newman Jackson practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Newman Jackson Smith since 1993. 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 Newman Jackson...

Brian is a member of Butler Snow’s Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring group. He represents institutional investors, private equity funds, regional and national developers, and institutional landlords in all stages of real estate development and investment, including horizontal infrastructure, vertical construction, acquisition, disposition, joint ventures, financing, restructuring and leasing (including ground leases and build-to-suit leases) of trophy office buildings, build-to-ren...

John is AV-rated, the highest rating offered by Martindale-Hubbell®. He has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal court. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of litigation matters, as well as landowners in condemnation cases. His practice encompasses a broad range of areas including federal practice, business and commercial litigation, eminent domain/condemnation, personal injury, zoning appeals, intellectual property litigation and employment litigation. John w...

Ms. Cheryl Ledbetter is a seasoned attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Employment Law - Management at Gibbs & Holmes PC. A native of Arkansas, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas in 1977, where she was an active member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Her leadership skills were recognized during her presidency of Mortar Board, and she was honored as the Outstanding Senior Woman. Furthering h...