Ryan W. Newton

Benton Williamson is a shareholder and real estate attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office where he focuses his practice on structuring complex legal deals efficiently and effectively to meet his clients' goals. He also advises multinational companies and investors on environmental, leasing and acquisition issues in numerous states and foreign countries.

Miles Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Miles practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Miles Coleman 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 Miles Coleman is held by other lawyers.

Thomas A. Brumgardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Brumgardt since 2014. 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...

Curtis Y. Chow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Curtis Y. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Curtis Y. Chow since 2026. 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 Curtis Y. Chow is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin D. McCoy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mediation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Benjamin D. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin D. McCoy since 2018. 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 Benjamin D. McCoy is held by other lawyers.

Jody A. Bedenbaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. Jody A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jody A. Bedenbaugh since 2016. 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 professiona...

Kevin’s practice areas include commercial and residential real estate transactions, real estate development and community association law, foreclosure, workouts, corporate law, banking law and commercial law. He regularly advises clients on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including but not limited to contractual and development issues, form of ownership, financing, leasing, title, and zoning. He is an approved attorney for Chicago Title Insurance Company, Fidelity Na...

Paul Hoefer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Paul practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Hoefer 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 ...

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 ...

Brad Hewett focuses 100% of his practice to civil litigation. Brad’s primary practice involves representing clients all throughout the State of South Carolina in cases for insurance bad faith, wrongful death, personal injury, automobile accidents, construction defects, premises liability, nursing home negligence, and product liability claims. Brad also defends builders and other professionals before the South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation. Brad has tried numerous...