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John E. Cuttino is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina, office. He has been recognized since 2008. John has 40 years of experience as a trial attorney in the state and federal courts of South Carolina and has tried more than 100 cases to verdict. He has handled cases in 42 of 46 South Carolina counties and in all divisions of U.S. District Court in South Carolina. His litigation practice includes the defense of personal injury, design and constr...

Bob Knowlton leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Corporate Litigation practice group and is a certified mediator. Bob has successfully represented businesses and individuals in a wide variety of complex, high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts and arbitrations. His experience includes litigation and representation involving claims under securities laws, shareholder disputes, corporate governance matters, claims against officers and directors, business torts, intellectual property, inve...

Matthew B. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Matthew B. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew B. Hill 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 Matthew B. Hill is held by other lawyers.

Betsy is an accomplished litigator, concentrating her practice on commercial litigation, probate and estate litigation, professional liability and ethics, and securities and FINRA. The second woman president of the South Carolina Bar, Betsy was awarded the 2016 Fellows Award presented by the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), an award recognizing the accomplishments of a past president of a bar association who has demonstrated a continuing commitment to leadership, service, the wor...

Rachel Atkin Hedley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Rachel Atkin practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Atkin Hedley 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 Rachel Atkin Hedley is held by other lawyers.

Jessica W. Laffitte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. She is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd and practices law in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Jessica focuses her practice on a range of litigation matters primarily related to business and commercial litigation, toxic torts, complex personal injury claims, and insurance coverage issues. She has been extensively involved in business and ...

Jonathan M. Robinson is the managing partner of Smith Robinson. Jon has represented clients in South Carolina state and federal courts and has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdicts. He also serves as the Assistant County Attorney for Kershaw County. Prior to the merger of Smith Robinson, Jon was a partner at his previous law firm, DuBose Robinson in Camden where he practiced for 18 years. Prior to that, Jon clerked for The Honorable L. Henry McKellar, South Carolina Circuit Court...

Rachel Hutchens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Rachel practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Hutchens 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 Rachel Hutchens is held by other lawyers.

Mary Caskey is a Certified Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist and leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Recovery practice group. Mary represents national and regional banks, loan servicers and other financial service providers in a variety of issues including foreclosures, collections, adversary proceedings, workouts and loss mitigation, judgment collection and alleged violations of state and federal consumer law.

C. Mitchell Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation. C. Mitchell practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized C. Mitchell Brown 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 recognition reflects the professional regard in which C. Mitchell Brown is held by other lawyers.