Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Litigation - Construction
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Duffie Powers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Duffie, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Duffie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice...
Carter Massingill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Carter, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Becky has a diverse litigation practice with focus on disputes involving alternative dispute resolution; construction; dram shop; healthcare; insurance coverage; premises liability; product liability; and commercial transportation and trucking. She is a Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America; and a member of International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC); American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and Trial Attorneys of America (TAA). ADMISSIONS South Carolina Bar U.S. District Court for...
Bill has practiced for over 20 years as a commercial litigator for both plaintiffs and defendants, appellate lawyer, and mediator. He is an experienced courtroom lawyer and has tried numerous cases to verdict. His litigation practice focuses on construction, real estate, and complex commercial matters, and he routinely represents business owners, developers, contractors, architects, landlords, tenants, and property owners. Recent matters include contract disputes, commissions disputes, bad fa...
John E. Cuttino Cuttino is a Partner in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina, office. He has 32 years of experience as a trial attorney in the state and federal courts of South Carolina. John has handled cases in 40 of South Carolina’s 46 counties, in all Divisions of U.S. District Court in South Carolina, and has tried more than 75 cases to verdict. His practice is focused on the litigation of a variety of matters including class actions, design and construction defects, toxic and mass...
Tom Coker of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office has over 45 years of experience as a construction litigator. In his practice, Tom has worked in every area of construction law and represents owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals in procurement and contract matters and in litigation.
James Atkinson “Chip” Bruorton, IV began at Rosen Hagood as a law clerk while earning his J.D. at the University of Tennessee. He returned to the firm after graduation and has since built a practice focused on the areas of construction litigation, employment litigation, commercial business litigation, condemnation, and surety law. More specifically, Chip’s construction litigation experience includes mechanics liens, payment and performance bond claims, construction defect cl...
A third generation lawyer and Greenville native, Mason “Andy” Goldsmith, Jr., provides clients with an insight and understanding that helps to deliver practical and efficient solutions. Andy has built a practice serving and addressing the unique needs of the construction industry. Acting not only as legal counsel, Andy relies on established client relationships to anticipate and understand issues before they become large-scale matters. Drawing on experience addressing challenges r...
A native of Hartsville, South Carolina, Wesley graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1995. Wesley devotes his practice to commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction. He represents owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in all areas of construction litigation, including mechanics’ liens, bond claims, co...
A native of Columbia, Ben graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was awarded the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award and the Claud Sapp Award for scholarship, industry, and leadership. Ben also served as president of the USC School of Law Pro Bono Board while in law school and is currently a member of the Pro Bono Advisory Council. After...
Mac White joined Holcombe Bomar, P.A. in 1997 after serving as law clerk to the Honorable John C. Hayes, II (1995-1996), and as Assistant Solicitor to the York County Solicitor (1996-1997). Mac has a diverse litigation and business practice. He defends claims in the areas of medical malpractice, construction disputes, business and commercial disputes, personal injury claims, and claims involving political subdivisions. He also represents businesses and individuals in business and real estate ...
A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Wade attended Vanderbilt University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1990. After graduation, Wade worked in Washington, DC for the United States House of Representatives, House Rules Committee from 1990-91. Wade returned to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law where he received his law degree in 1994. After admission to the Bar, Wade practiced with a large regional firm until 1999 whe...
Hank received his primary education from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and graduated from Washington and Lee University, after receiving a four year Army ROTC Scholarship. He completed his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and thereafter served active duty in the United States Army, working initially the Attorney Honors Program in the Office of Chief Counsel, United States Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C. Hank was subsequently ass...
Michael focuses his litigation practice in areas involving premises liability, automobile and trucking torts, insurance coverage, and products liability. He also has experience in handling construction matters, defending medical malpractice claims, and litigation involving administrative agencies. Michael enjoys mentoring first-year law students at the University of South Carolina School of Law and also oversees the firm’s law clerk program. He is a member of the executive committee for...
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