Stephen R. "Steve" McCrae, Jr.

Trenholm is a versatile litigation attorney who handles a wide variety of cases at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of his trial skills and accomplishments, he has received the distinction of membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and Litigation Counsel of America. He has also been ranked at the top among his peers by Super Lawyers®, Chambers USA® Legal Guide, and “Best Lawyers in America.” In addition to case...

With over thirty years in practice exclusively focused on litigation, Nick honed his trial skills as a prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney while a JAG Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, then in his current practice representing clients in litigation in State and Federal Courts.

Johnny Linton represents Plaintiffs and Defendants and practices full-time as Special Counsel at Duffy & Young, LLC. He has concluded jury and non-jury trials in five Divisions of the United States District Court; has prevailed for clients in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the South Carolina Court of Appeals; and was lead counsel on brief and oral argument against the Solicitor General of the United States, Charles Fried, i...

John A. "Jay" Jones is a partner at Gallivan, White & Boyd and practices law in the firm's Charleston, South Carolina office. A top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Jay has been recognized since 2025. Jay is an experienced civil litigator who counsels individuals, businesses and professionals throughout South Carolina. His practice focuses on comp...

Carol Clark serves as bond counsel and underwriters’ counsel in public financings in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office. She represents counties, cities, school districts, special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.

Badge Humphries is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Badge practices law in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Badge Humphries since 2017. 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 Badge Hu...

Lesley Firestone advises clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional support for the acquisition and development of contaminated properties. She also provides strategic counsel on environmental liability considerations in business transactions. Lesley regularly represents clients before the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in matters involving Brownfield Agreements, underground storage tanks, solid waste r...

A CNN Analyst and former U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General, Mary Schiavo seeks accountability and industry change from corporations, institutions and the government so that they may meet their obligation to protect the safety and security of the traveling public. With years of experience in transportation litigation, Mary represents victims and their families suffering from negligence of airline, automotive, commercial trucking, motorcoach and rail companies. A leader of the...

Jane Stoney, a shareholder and real estate attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office, focuses her practice on all aspects of commercial and institutional real estate, including sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing and zoning and land use regulation. Additionally, she advises clients with respect to entity formation, the formation of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, trademark and business start-up matters and business litigation disputes.

Sam Briggs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sam practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sam Briggs 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 Sam Briggs is held by other lawyers.