William G. "Billy" Newsome III

Thad H. Westbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Thad H. practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Thad H. Westbrook since 2015. 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 Thad H. Westbrook is held by other lawyers.

Nick Skorzewski is a Partner and Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, a reputable South Carolina personal injury and workers' compensation law firm. Since being founded in 2017, Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of accidents, including car, truck, and on the job accidents. Nick joined the team in 2020, launching the firm’s workers’ compensation practice, which quickly became a highly regarded and award-winning practic...

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.

Costa Pleicones, former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, advises Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd clients on complex litigation and appellate matters. He is a Certified Circuit Court Arbitrator and Mediator and his experiences as a successful practitioner, trial judge and appellate jurist allow him to provide skillful and effective dispute resolution services.

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 ...

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...

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.

Jack Pringle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Jack practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jack Pringle 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 Jack Pringle 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.

Beth is tenacious and a rigorous thinker. Her practice focuses on business disputes of all kinds, in courtroom and arbitration settings, including FINRA. Beth’s clients include publicly traded and private companies and their officers and employees operating in a wide array of industries such as real estate development, insurance, energy and utility, restaurant and retail, financial investing, and health care. Beth’s litigation experience also includes trust and estate work, and ap...