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Will Johnson leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Economic Development practice group and concentrates his practice on economic development, corporate law and tax matters. Will's work in the economic development area includes negotiating and drafting fee in lieu of tax agreements, structuring special source revenue credit arrangements and assisting companies with a host of other incentives such as job development credits, job tax credits and state and local economic development grants. His work in...

Ron Scott, an associate in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office, focuses on public finance, local government and economic development matters. Ron advises municipalities and counties on a variety of matters related to public finance, real estate, planning, zoning, contracts, ordinances, and regulations.

Gray T. Culbreath represents corporations, individuals and insurers in trials and appeals. For over 35 years he has handled complex trials and appeals in federal and state courts across South Carolina. His career has taken him from Army courtrooms to every federal and state courthouse in South Carolina. His principal areas of practice include complex commercial and class action litigation, including antitrust, product liability and mass tort as well as claims of sexual abuse. Gray’s law...

Roopal Ruparelia, a shareholder and insurance defense attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office, heads a robust general civil litigation practice, with greater emphasis on the defense of both personal injury and construction defect claims in a variety of contexts.

Denny P. Major is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denny P. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Denny P. Major since 2027. 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 Denny P. Major is held by other lawyers.

Jarrett Coco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law. Jarrett practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jarrett Coco since 2027. 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 Jarrett Coco is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Graham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Graham since 2027. 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 Michael A. Graham is held by other lawyers.

A native of Columbia, Ben graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was awarded the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award and the Claud Sapp Award for scholarship, industry, and leadership. Ben also served as president of the USC School of Law Pro Bono Board while in law school and is currently a member of the Pro Bono Advisory Council. After...

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

Matthew’s practice focuses mostly on complex civil litigation, and he has participated in some of the largest and most complicated litigation in South Carolina in the past 20 years, including the largest minority owner oppression litigation, the largest public utility rate case, the largest public corruption investigation and prosecution in a generation, the statewide redistricting challenges, statewide consumer protection litigation, and a federal constitutional challenge to temporary ...