Timothy A. Nowacki

Nick Nicholson is Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Managing Director and practices in the areas of procurement and government contracts, local government law and construction law.

Inez Tenenbaum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Education Law, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Inez, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Inez is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I handle workers’ compensation and personal injury, which includes anything from automobile accident claims to premises liability claims. In workers’ compensation cases, we primarily see workers with joint-type injuries – shoulders, knees, hips, elbows – as well as back injuries. The workers were doing their job and now they are put in a spot where they are being denied medical treatment or maybe the claim has been outright denied. People don’t really know where ...

Lindsay L. Builder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Lindsay L., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsay L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Smoak is a founding partner of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart.During more than 44 years of representing companies in labor and employment matters, he has personally handled approximately 300 union organizing and decertification campaigns. He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of preventive labor relations programs for clients in all regions of the country. He is among the one percent of U.S. lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America, and has a...

Mac McLean has been a Certified Tax Specialist for over 25 years and practices as a tax attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office. He works primarily in the areas of estate planning, corporate tax planning and retirement program planning. Mac has significant experience in structuring retirement plans for governmental bodies, including plans that provide specific groups of employees with the ability to make contributions in excess of regular deferral limits.

Rita Bolt Barker is a veteran litigator and counselor with experience in environmental, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage matters. Environmental Rita has broad experience helping clients navigate the wide range of laws that protect our natural resources. She is a trusted, reliable partner for business and individuals who need a steady guide through the ins and outs of environmental compliance and litigation. Rita delivers results for clients who need assistance in investigating an...

Beattie B. Ashmore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Beattie B., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beattie B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice ...

Frank S. Stern is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Frank S., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Lehrer is a partner in the law firm of Ford & Harrison LLP, which is one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. He has been practicing labor and employment law exclusively since 1999 and has represented a diverse group of employers throughout the southeast. He works closely with clients to comply with constantly changing laws and shield their businesses from frivolous employment claims. The most common employment issues Jeffrey defends are discriminati...