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Mr. Merline is an Associate in the firm. Mr. Merline has been with the firm since 2015. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, in the field of Trusts and Estates. He received his Bachelor of Since Degree from Clemson University, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the Boston University School of Law. He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council, the Greenville...

Jim is a litigation attorney with significant experience handling a wide variety of cases arising in federal and state court as well as administrative proceedings. His background, which includes 20 years of government service as a tank and scout platoon leader in the Army and then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Department of Justice, provides him with a unique skill set to handle unusual and complex disputes that require versatility and creative thinking. Jim displayed these traits most...

Jennifer Spragins Burnett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Jennifer Spragins practices law in Anderson, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Spragins Burnett since 2021. 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 Jennifer Spragins Burnett is held by other lawyers.

Mr. McDonald is a shareholder in the Greenville office and practices primarily in the area of employment litigation. He was certified as a specialist in employment and labor law by the Supreme Court of South Carolina in 2006. Mr. McDonald represents a variety of employers in employment litigation matters ranging from breach of employment contracts to cases involving discrimination in areas of race, sex, age, and disability in both individual and class actions. He also counsels employers regar...

W. Kyle Dillard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. W. Kyle practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized W. Kyle Dillard since 2021. 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 W. Kyle Dillard is held by other lawyers.

Garrett Steck is a member of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's corporate and employment practice groups where he represents international and domestic clients with regard to the cross-border movement of goods and personnel. His practice facilitates the movement of key executives, management, technical and skilled workers and their family members into the U.S. by obtaining and maintaining temporary and permanent visas for specialty occupation workers, NAFTA professionals, intra-company transferees, in...

David Conner is an experienced litigator and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he focuses on products liability and asbestos defense. He has extensive experience handling complex, multifaceted cases at all stages, including trials in state and federal courts. In products-liability cases, he defends manufacturers and sellers, assembling and leading teams with the legal skills needed to handle complex, technical, and potentially protracted claims. David also co-he...

John M. Jennings is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. John M. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Jennings 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 John M. Jennings is held by ...

Bryan represents a wide range of general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and surety companies in North and South Carolina. He primarily practices in the areas of construction law and surety claims and disputes. Bryan’s experience includes assisting clients with mechanic’s liens, bond claims, payment claims, defect litigation, insurance coverage, scheduling and delay issues, and change order disputes. He has served as a lecturer on a variety of construction topics for lega...

D. Randle Moody II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. D. Randle practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Randle Moody II 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 D. Randle Moody II is held by other lawyers.