Nikole Setzler Mergo

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...

Kelly represents hospitals, physicians, payors, and companies in the health care sector in complex litigation. In addition, Kelly regularly counsels health care providers, including FQHCs, alcohol and drug agencies, mental health providers and physicians; technology vendors; and other businesses on corporate compliance standards, best practices and corporate governance matters, and on the potential collateral consequences of business decisions. She routinely advises boards and helps board com...

Debbie Durban is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Columbia, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina, where she practices in the areas of labor and employment law, ERISA, ADA compliance, trade secrets, and business litigation.

B. Rush Smith III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. B. Rush practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized B. Rush Smith III since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The r...

Nick Skorzewski is a Partner and Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, a reputable South Carolina personal injury and workers' compensation law firm. Since being founded in 2017, Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of accidents, including car, truck, and on the job accidents. Nick joined the team in 2020, launching the firm’s workers’ compensation practice, which quickly became a highly regarded and award-winning practic...

Charles T. ("Ted") Speth II is the Managing Shareholder of the firm's Columbia, South Carolina, office. He has concentrated his practice in employment-related litigation matters during his entire legal career. Ted has successfully defended employers in state and federal litigation throughout the United States. He has devoted a significant amount of time over the last decade to the representation of clients in class action litigation. Ted also provides training and preventive advice to employe...

Nick is a litigator focusing his practice in workers’ compensation defense. He has experience representing businesses, insurance companies, captives, third-party administrators and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Nick serves on the planning committee for the Annual Medical Conference of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, and places a...

Ben Zeigler is a bond lawyer and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Florence office. Ben is a leader in tax-exempt bond financings and economic development and has a wide range of experience in all areas of public finance, both tax-exempt and taxable bonds, and in economic development and incentive transactions.

Steven A. McKelvey, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Steven A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Steven A. McKelvey, Jr. since 2009. 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 Steven A. McKelvey, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Eliza is a lawyer with Joye Law Firm in the Columbia office. She primarily represents victims of personal injuries resulting from auto accidents, dog attacks, and dangerous situations on others’ property. Eliza’s blend of professional dedication and adventurous spirit makes her an exceptional part of our team!