Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Litigation - Construction
D. Gregory Placone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. D. Gregory practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Gregory Placone since 2024. 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 D. Gregory Placone is held by other lawyers.
J. Blanton O'Neal IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Blanton, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blanton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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, torts, product liability, and complex commercial matters, and he routinely represents business owners, developers, contractors, architects, landlords, tenants, and property owners. Recent matters include mass torts (talcum po...
Trey Watkins is a shareholder in the Charleston office of Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of South Carolina. He is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2021, has been named a Super Lawyer since 2021, and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013-2015. His practice focuses primarily on Insurance defense including ...
Josh Spencer is an experienced litigator and trial attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he focuses his practice primarily on utility, construction and business/commercial litigation. Josh litigates a range of business and commercial cases, including contract, commercial lease, unfair trade practices, minority shareholder oppression, trade secret, negligent misrepresentation, tortious interference and corporate governance disputes.
Emily Gifford Lucey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Emily, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Her law practice focuses on matters related to construction law, including surety law a...
Jonathan Klett, an associate in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office, focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He represents clients with matters related to commercial, construction and insurance coverage disputes in addition to products liability cases and other complex litigation. In addition, Jonathan works with the firm's Corporate Recovery team to identify and pursue the recovery of financial losses for clients.
N. Ward Lambert is President of Harper, Lambert & Brown, P.A. Formerly an associate in the Construction Department of the firm of Haynesworth, Marion, McKay & Guerard, Ward joined Donald Harper in establishing The Harper Law Firm, P.A. in 1995 Ward is a 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, Ward was a member of the School's Moot Court. He is a member of the Bar of South Carolina and is admitted to practice in the United States District Cou...
Ford represents clients in construction defect claims and community association disputes concerning the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act and the South Carolina Horizontal Property Regime Act. Ford is admitted to practice in both South Carolina and North Carolina. Ford has been named a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Insurance Law, Litigation – Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.
Batten Farrar is an attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Batten, 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 Batten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. His practice is dedicated to the representation of those that have suffered significant harms ...
Patrick Bradley is a construction and commercial litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office. In his practice, Patrick advises and represents corporations, small businesses, individuals and governmental entities in a range of business, construction, manufacturing, insurance and tort-related matters.
Paige C. Ornduff is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd. She is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. She practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, with a primary focus on design and construction litigation, tort and personal injury defense and commercial transportation. Paige has experience representing general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in commercial and resi...
Taylor M. Morris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Taylor M. practices law in Charleston, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor M. Morris since 2024. 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 Taylor M. Morris is held by other lawyers.
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