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Elizabeth Franklin-Best is a federal criminal appellate, post-conviction, and clemency attorney and the owner of Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. She founded the firm in 2019 and practices from offices in Columbia and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, representing clients in federal courts nationwide. She was admitted to practice in 2001 and is admitted in New York and South Carolina, in all United States Courts of Appeals, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. Best Lawyers in America...

William (Bill) Duda is certified as a specialist in Employment and Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court and was included on the 2013 Best Lawyer list in both Employment Management and Litigation categories. Since 2000, Bill has been helping employers understand and comply with a broad range of employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, trade secret law, restrictive covenants and workers’ compensation. He regularly represents management in emplo...

Frank Cureton is a certified specialist in Taxation Law, as well as a shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office. He represents taxable entities and tax-exempt organizations in planning acquisitions, financing structures, mergers, spin-offs and dispositions. Frank works closely with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Public Finance team. His practice also includes estate planning and individual tax planning, particularly for owners of family businesses and professional practices as they ...

A founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, Kathleen McDaniel helps businesses large and small get the permits they need through her practice of environmental and government law. In many of these cases, clients benefit from her unusual combination of legal skills, a scientific background and government experience. Kathleen holds a bachelor's degree in aquaculture, fisheries, and wildlife and a master's in forestry with a focus on stream ecology. She's also a past member of the Richla...

Ramie Shalabi is the Managing Partner for Dayson Shalabi Burkett Law Firm. He focuses exclusively on personal injury (car accidents, slip/trip and falls, dog bites/attacks) and workers' compensation cases. Ramie graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina. He attended law school at Wake Forest University School of Law, which is one of the top law schools in the country. Upon passing the bar exam in South Carolina, Ramie worked for the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office in Ri...

Sean Foerster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Sean practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Foerster 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 Sean Foerster is held by other lawyers.

Graham Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Graham practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Graham Mitchell 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 Graham Mitchell is held by other lawyers.

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.

John F. Kuppens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. John F. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John F. Kuppens 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 F. Kuppens is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth A. Janik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - ERISA and Tax Law. Kenneth A. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth A. Janik 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 Kenneth A. Janik is held by other lawyers.