Find Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Corporate Law

Eric Amstutz concentrates his practice in advising businesses; the negotiation, drafting and analysis of complex agreements, including business mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and spin-offs; board governance, issues, including for public companies; insolvency-related matters; equity and debt securities offerings; government-private sector transactions; and business practice assistance in litigation.

Mr. August is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. August has been with the firm since 1994. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Bursiness Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude ...

Scott Barnes, a Certified Tax Specialist, joined the Firm’s Charleston office in 2013. He is listed in the 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers for Tax. Mr. Barnes is published in The Journal of Taxation , South Carolina Lawyer , and co-authored the South Carolina Treatise, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships . He is also the co-author of Practical Guide to Commercial Real Estate in South Carolina . Mr. Barnes is a former chairman of the South Carolina Bar Associ...

Jennifer Blumenthal is the Managing Partner of the Charleston Office and serves as Vice Chair of the firm’s Lending Practice Group. She practices corporate, banking and business transactional law, with a concentration on commercial lending, real estate finance and UCC secured transactions, including loan workouts and restructuring of debt. She is also involved in many aspects of public finance transactions, as well as public utility law. Jennifer handles complex business and financing t...

Bill Boyd counsels clients on business strategies and manages complex transactions. His work is widely respected by his peers in the law and the South Carolina business community, as evidenced by: Chambers USA naming him one of South Carolina’s leading lawyers in mergers and acquisitions Recognition in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers ™ for Business/Corporate law Named in 2010 and 2011 to “Legal Elite of the Midlands” by the Greater Columbia Business Mo...

James Bruce represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other business transactions. He advises Fortune 500 companies as well as middle-market and emerging growth companies in a broad range of industries, including aerospace, paper and packaging, technology, distribution, renewable energy, resort development, hospitality and leisure, retail, transportation and logistics, health care and media. Mr. Bruce also represents private equity and venture capital firms, strategic...

Tom Brumgardt is a partner and practices in the Firm’s Columbia and Charleston offices in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and insurance regulation.

Joe Clark helps clients find practical legal solutions that achieve their business objectives. He assists corporations, limited liability companies and other business associations by: helping them raise equity capital in compliance with federal and state securities laws - through private placements, exempt offerings and registered public offerings of securities drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial contracts advising on organizational and internal governance assisting with purchases...

Suzi Clawson leads the Firm’s corporate securities and financial institution regulatory practices. She represents both public and private issuers with respect to securities registration and reporting compliance issues. She also advises public and private company clients on both sides of merger and acquisition transactions. Her clients range in size from small companies with only around $150 million in assets to large companies with over $12 billion in assets, including a Fortune 500 com...

Jennifer Davis is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Charleston where she practices in federal and state taxation, economic development, and estate planning.

Gus M. Dixon is a partner and practices in Columbia in the areas of securities law, corporate law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, special litigation and corporate investigations, and technology law. Mr. Dixon is a co-leader of the Firm's Mergers and Acquisitions Group and is the Chair of the Firm's Opinion Committee.

Erik is a business lawyer, with the skills of a tax litigator. Prior to joining the firm, Erik was an attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division. In the economic development area, Erik has represented domestic and international clients in the negotiation and finalization of economic development incentives for projects involving over $2 billion in capital investment and thousands of jobs in the Southeast. Erik regularly advises foreign client...

Drew concentrates his practice on commercial real estate acquisition and development. He represents developers in all phases of projects, including property acquisition, permitting and entitlements, permanent loan facilities, and sales of operating centers. Drew also represents lenders in purchase money financing, refinancing, and workouts. He often serves as local counsel to assist with the issuance of title insurance policies and help ensure the enforceability of closing documents. Addition...

RANDY E. FISHER is an attorney with the law firm of Thomas & Fisher, P.A. in Greenville, South Carolina. He practices in the areas of taxation, estate planning, trusts and estates, probate, partnership, limited liability company and corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate Law by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Taxation Law,...

Peg is a regulatory lawyer who advises and regularly represents telecommunication and other utilities and high tech industries in a range of regulatory matters before the South Carolina Public Service Commission, in state, circuit and appellate courts, and in FCC matters. Prior to joining Burr, Peg served as law clerk to the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr. at the SC Court of Appeals.

Dan Fritze is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP who practices in Columbia in the areas of corporate, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and securities law. Mr. Fritze has experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation and governance issues, joint ventures, private placements, and commercial and supply contracts. Mr. Fritze’s prior experience as a CPA allows him to provide financial insight on corporate transactions.

Eric represents both public and private company clients in corporate and securities law matters and complex transactions. He advises clients on a full range of corporate and commercial matters, including company formation and choice of entity, raising angel and venture capital, negotiating complex contracts, director and officer fiduciary duties, going public, and public company strategic transactions including mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests, corporate reorganizations, securities of...

Jo represents clients in corporate, securities, and employment law matters. Her practice has an emphasis on corporate governance issues. She has served as lead counsel on public registrations representing over a billion dollars and has substantial experience in cross-border corporate acquisitions. Jo also counsels clients on employment matters, focusing on reducing the risk of employment-related litigation.

John Hagerty is a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Charleston office.

Cary's practice is evenly divided between general corporate and transactional matters and tax law. He also represents a number of nonprofit organizations and is active in conservation matters as an authority on the law of conservation easements in South Carolina. Cary has been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for nearly 20 years.

Mason Hogue is a partner in the Corporate Group of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP where he serves as Assistant Corporate Group Leader and is the co-head of the Technology and Procurement Industry Group. Mr. Hogue is a business attorney and often serves as outside general counsel to growth companies. He practices in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property law, technology law, and economic development. His area of focus is representing growth companies with respect to corp...

Will Johnson is the Industry Team Leader for the Firm’s statewide Manufacturing Team. He concentrates his practice on economic development, corporate law and tax matters. His work has helped facilitate over $3 billion in domestic and foreign investment in South Carolina. His 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 ...

John is a Partner practicing in the firm's Hilton Head office where he focuses his practice on Estate Planning and Probate Administration law. John is certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Administration and is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). John graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998 and was admitted to the South Carolina and Virginia Bar in the fall of 1998. After gra...

Bill Kehl's practice focuses on corporate, insurance and hospital law. He has had extensive experience in handling corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. He has also had extensive experience litigating insurance coverage and other commercial issues. His emphasis in hospital law has been primarily on medical staff and credentialing issues. Together with other members of the firm, he advises corporate clients on the full range of corporate and business activities engaged in by privat...

Chip King is the senior member of the Firm’s corporate securities and financial institution regulatory practices. In the securities area, he has acted as SEC counsel in dozens of IPOs and registered offerings. He regularly advises both reporting and non-reporting companies and their directors on their fiduciary duties in the context of shareholder proposals, tender offers, proxy contests, going private transactions and general corporate law. He has also been the Firm's lead attorney on ...

Jim Lehman is the Managing Partner of the Firm. In addition to his management responsibilities, he practices in the areas of business and securities litigation, white collar investigations, and professional liability. Mr. Lehman has also served in senior executive management positions. In 2001, he joined Safety-Kleen as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, which at the time was one of the largest bankruptcies in US history. In addition to his Firm responsibilities, ...

Tom regularly works with and represents cities and counties throughout the state on a wide range of local and municipal matters. A significant portion of Tom’s work is in the general area of economic development, assisting state and local governments and private sector interests in major economic development projects. He has done significant, innovative work in developing and adapting state and local incentives to commercial and redevelopment work. He has represented business and indust...

Mr. Meacham is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Meacham has been with the firm since 1987. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate Law by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the following fields: Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts an...

Mr. Merline is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Merline has been with the firm since 1983. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Plan­ning and Probate Law by The Supreme Court of South Caroli­na. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the following fields: Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and...

Mrs. Monroe is an Associate in the firm. Mrs. Monroe has been with the firm since 2001. She is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Business Organizations and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, cum laude, from the Bowdoin College, her Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and her Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the New York University School of Law. She is ...

Gary Morris helps companies grow and prosper in South Carolina. Mr. Morris has helped scores of companies relocate in South Carolina. His projects have ranged from a few million dollars to hundreds of millions. In one example, he assisted an international aircraft manufacturer relocate in the state, adding nearly $400 million in investment and nearly 700 jobs to the state economy. A recognized economic development leader , Mr. Morris advises on every aspect of corporate expansion. He works cl...

George Morrison advises corporate clients on formation, succession, and transactional issues, and general business matters. He is involved in all areas of corporate practice, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, liquidations, reorganizations and corporate governance. George has extensive experience advising borrowers and lenders in commercial lending transactions and in the preparation of third-party closing opinions, whether as local or lead counsel. In addition, George coun...

Jon is a tax lawyer who advises employers on the design, implementation and administration of employee benefit plans, including compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). He also advises employers on the establishment and administration of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs, profit sharing plans, stock purchase plans, stock option plans, sp...

Mr. O ‘Neal is a shareholder in the firm. Mr. O’Neal has been with the firm since 2008. He is a certified specialist in the fields of both Taxation Law, and Estate Planning and Probate by The Supreme Court of South Carolina. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Furman University, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University o...

John Rosen has extensive experience with business transactions involving corporate law, commercial real estate, and other related issues, as well as business and commercial litigation. Having earned a master’s degree in international business, John understands the complex issues facing today’s management and is able to provide sound strategic and legal advice. His practice includes advising corporate clients throughout the life of their business, from business formations and gover...

Bo Russell is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and practices in the Greenville office.

Michael is a transactional and securities lawyer whose areas of practice include public finance, corporate securities and SEC reporting. Michael principally represents issuers of debt and/or equity securities, including state and local governments (e.g. cities, counties and special purpose districts), hospitals, colleges and universities, manufacturing companies and utilities. He also represents underwriters and banks (both as purchasers of bonds in private offerings and as providers of liqui...

Mark is a member of our Real Estate Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. He has represented lenders and borrowers in substantial real estate and corporate transactions, and represented lenders in mortgage and UCC foreclosures. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of New York, where he practiced with a predecessor to the accounting firm now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark has been appointed by State and federal courts to...

Manning Unger, co-managing member of the firm’s Charleston office, practices in the areas of business, mergers and acquisitions, securities, financial services, economic incentives, and commercial real estate law. Equipped with an MBA and a law degree, Manning has a passion for helping his clients with business deals and diving into the details to better advise them. His work consists of providing advice structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing deals, as well as acting as a co...

Josh’s practice concentrates on commercial real estate and development and real estate finance. A veteran attorney, he has the experience to shepherd projects from conception to completion, including land acquisition, financing (representing lenders and borrowers), commercial leasing and regulatory and administrative approvals. His practice also includes corporate formation and transactional law. He has advised businesses in creating holding companies, and he has represented firms on bo...

For the past thirty years Joe Walker has represented many closely-held companies in all aspects of their business arrangements. This representation ranges from simple shareholder agreements dealing primarily with estate planning issues to complex interrelated management/partnership agreements with Fortune 100 partners. These entities may be "S" corporations, partnerships, trusts or, most recently, limited liability companies. This representation has frequently included providing estate planni...

Melissa Cassell focuses her practice on corporate, employment law and commercial real estate. She is licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, allowing her to better serve clients whose business and legal matters cross state lines.

Mr. Merline is an Associate in the firm. Mr. Merline has been with the firm since 2015. He is listed in the book The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, in the field of Trusts and Estates. He received his Bachelor of Since Degree from Clemson University, his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation Degree from the Boston University School of Law. He is also a member of the Greenville Estate Planning Council, the Greenville...

Jessica Simpson primarily works with hospitals, health systems, and physicians on a wide variety of corporate and regulatory matters. She also assists non-healthcare businesses and individuals in both routine and large-scale contractual and transactional needs. Jessica concentrates her practice on the corporate and regulatory aspects of healthcare law, representing hospitals and healthcare systems in acquisitions and joint ventures, negotiating physician and other professional service agreeme...