1. Alicia N Bolyard
Title: Associate
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2. Ashley L Bilby
Title: Associate
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3. Trey M. Nicolette
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D.
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Admitted: Charleston School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction Defects, Personal Injury, Professional Liability, Wrongful Death
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4. Crystal H. Swinford
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D., cum laude
College: College of Charleston, Class of 1998, B.A., Political Science, , The University of Texas at San Antonio, Class of 2013, M.S., Justice Policy
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, Class of 2016, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Libel, Slander and Defamation, Litigation, Motor Vehicle Liability, Personal Injury, Products Liability
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5. Lauren Nicole Kearney
Title: Associate
Law School: St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 2012
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Admitted: St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Construction Defects
Membership: South Carolina.

6. Michael Lawrence Leech
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
College: University of North Carolina, B.A., Biology & Psychology, 2005
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Civil Practice, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Nursing Home Litigation, Health Care Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability
Membership: South Carolina Bar Charleston County American Bar Association.

7. Sam Clawson, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., 2003; Maritime College of the State University of New York, MS-ITM, 2010
Admitted: University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Personal Injury; Insurance Litigation; Admiralty and Maritime Law; Premises Liability
Membership: Charleston County Bar (Member); South Carolina Bar (Member).

8. Nick Sanders
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: Furman University, B.A., Economics, 2005
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Creditors Rights; Creditor Bankruptcy; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Foreclosure
Membership: Berkeley County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar

9. Jim Atkins
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, J.D., 1984
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., 1975; University of South Carolina, M.P.A., 1978
Admitted: U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Product Liability; Insurance Law
Membership: South Carolina Bar; Christian Legal Society.

10. Chris Staubes
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1996
College: Wofford College, B.A., Political Science, Economics/Philosophy, 1992
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Banking Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Commercial Transactions; Business Law; Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions; Commercial Law; Contracts; Civil Litigation; Securities
Membership: Charleston County, South Carolina, North Carolina and American Bar Associations.

11. Daniel P Ranaldo
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, Class of 2015, J.D., cum laude
College: Rutgers University, Class of 2003, B.A., English
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, Class of 2015, J.D., cum laude
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12. Nancy K. Tracy
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1994
College: Clemson University, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Exchanges, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Title, Real Estate Title Examination, Real Estate Title Insurance, Real Property, Real Property Acquisitions, Residential Real Estate, Right of Way Easements, Probate Administration, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Planning, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Reorganization, Corporate Formation
Membership: Charleston County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar; South Carolina Women Lawyers' Association.

13. Natalie E. Byars Fisher
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 2003
College: Furman University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Workers Compensation
Membership: Greenville County and American Bar Associations; South Carolina Bar.

14. Bob Clawson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1966
College: University of North Carolina, B.S., 1963
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1966
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Admiralty; Construction Litigation
Membership: Federal Bar Association; South Carolina Bar.

15. Sam Clawson
Title: Managing Member
Law School: Campbell University Norman A. Wiggins School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: Wofford College, B.A., Government, 1970
Admitted: Campbell University Norman A. Wiggins School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Insurance Law, Civil Litigation, Municipal Law, Certified Mediator
Membership: South Carolina Bar North Carolina State Bar.

16. John L. McDonald, Jr.
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1988
College: Clemson University, B.S., 1985
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Insurance Litigation
Membership: South Carolina Bar.

17. J. Ronald Jones, Jr.
Title: Member
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 1988
College: University of North Carolina, B.A., 1979; George Washington University, M.A., 1981
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, Credit Unions, Financial Services
Membership: South Carolina Bar; North Carolina State Bar.

18. Albert A. Lacour, III
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1981
College: Baptist College, B.S., summa cum laude, 1978
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mechanics Liens, Bond Claims
Membership: South Carolina Bar.

19. Timothy A. Domin
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude, 1992
College: College of William & Mary, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude, 1992
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Municipal Law
Membership: South Carolina Bar.

20. David C. Cleveland
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1989
College: Furman University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Construction Defects, Contracts
Membership: South Carolina Bar Defense Research Institute South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association.

21. Kathy Simons
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1990
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., 1987
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Minor Settlements; Wrongful Death Settlements
Membership: South Carolina Bar.

22. Laura Simons Greaver
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Clemson University, B.A., cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Business & Commercial Litigation
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23. Bobby D. Sessoms, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1980
College: University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Automobile Insurance; Automobile Insurance Coverage; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Automobile Liability Defense; Extra Contractual Insurance Defense
Membership: Charleston County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar.

24. Brittany Boykin
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: The College of Charleston, B.A., Communications, 2006
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Drug & Medical Device; Transportation; Toxic Tort; Automobile Liability Defense; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense
Membership: Charleston County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar.

25. Peggy Urbanic
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1997
College: College of Charleston, B.A., cum laude, 1993
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Workers Compensation
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26. Jeff Ross
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Clemson University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1997
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Construction Litigation
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27. Trevor Cangelosi
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 2008
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Philosophy, cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Insurance Litigation(50%); Personal Injury(50%)
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28. Patrick Morrissey
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1997
College: United States Naval Academy, B.S., History, 1986; Georgetown University, M.A., National Security, 1987
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Construction Litigation
Membership: Charleston County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar.

29. Terri Morrill Lynch
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D., 1978
College: Hillsdale College; University of Arizona, B.A., with high distinction, 1974
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Membership: Charleston County, Indiana State (Inactive Status) and American Bar Associations; South Carolina Bar; South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association; South Carolina Women Lawyers Association.

30. Stephanie A. Grunthal Hess
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Florida State University, B.A., International Business/Marketing, 2006
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Creditors Rights; Lender Liability; Collection Law; Commercial Law; Real Estate Law
Membership: Charleston County Bar Association; South Carolina State Bar.

31. Christopher W. Nickels
Title: Member
Law School: Northern Illinois University, J.D., cum laude, 1988
College: Northern Illinois University, B.S., Finance, 1985
Admitted: Northern Illinois University, J.D., cum laude, 1988
Practice Area: Personal Injury Defense, Workers Compensation, Coverage, Construction Defects, Litigation, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Products Liability Defense, Workers Compensation Defense, Dram Shop Liability, Hospitality, Liquor Liability
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico South Carolina Bar Association American Trial Lawyers of America.

32. Barrett R. Brewer
Title: Member
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2002
College: University of North Carolina, B.A., English Literature/Philosophy, 1998
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Bankruptcy; Civil Litigation
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33. Leslie Brenna Boodry
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
College: University of Miami, B.S., Public Relations/Political Science, 2011
Admitted: Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
Practice Area: Automobile Insurance Defense; Defense Litigation
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34. Penn Wickenberg Ely
Title: Associate
Law School: Charleston School of Law, 2012
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35. Timothy C. Thompson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1996; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 1997
College: The Citadel, B.A., 1993
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1996; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 1997
Practice Area: Taxation; Estate Planning; Probate Administration; Business Planning; Nonprofit Corporation; Commercial Real Estate
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