Business Disputes News

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by N.C. Peers; 12 Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® Lists
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 24, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Angus Macaulay Recertified as Employment and Labor Law Specialist
Columbia    January 10, 2012

Macaulay is a Member (Partner) in the firm’s Columbia office and focuses his practice on representing management in employment litigation matters.

Despite Sluggish Economy, Nexsen Pruet Hires 17 Lawyers in 2011
Columbia    November 14, 2011

In 2011, Nexsen Pruet has hired seventeen attorneys in its North and South Carolina offices.

Nexsen Pruet Earns Most First Tier Rankings in South Carolina and Charleston
November 1, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. With 47, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in South Carolina. And with 13, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in Charleston.

"From Duct Tape to Electronic Tapes: Inside the Watergate, and How We Found the Truth"
Raleigh    September 30, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Gene Boyce talks about his role as Assistant Chief Counsel of the Watergate Committee.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Litigation & Financial Services Practices; James C. Smith & Keith Mrochek Join Charlotte Office
Charlotte    September 29, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce the expansion of its Charlotte office with the addition of two veteran attorneys. James C. Smith has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Group while Keith Mrochek has joined the Financial Services Group.

Robin Vinson Named a "Leader in the Law"
Raleigh    North Carolina Lawyers Weekly    September 6, 2011

Vinson is one of 24 North Carolina attorneys who will be recognized at an event in September.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to list of "Greenville's Leading Lawyers"
Greenville Business Magazine    August 17, 2011

The August 2011 edition of Greenville Business names David Gossett, Tom Stephenson and Billy Wilkins as three of "Greenville's Leading Lawyers."

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys and Practice Groups Rated Among Top in the Carolinas
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville    June 13, 2011

The newly released 2011 edition of Chambers USA lists fourteen attorneys as “Leaders in their Field” and gives high marks to the firm in six practice areas.

Brad Waring Travels to Washington For Dinner with the Queen of Denmark
Charleston    June 9, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Brad Waring will dine with her Majesty Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C. The Danish Monarchy says it is one in “a series of events that focus on cultural and business relations between Denmark and the United States.”

Jim Bryan to Serve on Board of Greensboro Bar Association
Greensboro    April 26, 2011

Bryan’s election, to a three-year term, happened at the association’s meeting on April 21st.

Waring to Serve on National Legal Advisory Committee
Charleston    April 25, 2011

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Brad Waring has accepted an invitation to join the prestigious National Center for State Courts’ Lawyers Committee.

Former Chief Justice & Veteran Raleigh Attorneys Join Nexsen Pruet
Raleigh    April 25, 2011

The hiring of the Honorable I. Beverly Lake (Chief Justice, NC Supreme Court, Retired), G. Eugene “Gene” Boyce, R. Daniel “Dan” Boyce and Robin K. Vinson reinforces the firm’s regional growth strategy and strengthens its litigation practice in the Triangle.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Sixteen Named to 2011 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    March 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been listed in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in firm’s Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Raleigh Office; John Mabe Joins Construction Group
Raleigh    February 21, 2011

He represents developers, owners, financers, design professionals, general contractors and subcontractors. He also litigates, mediates and arbitrates real estate and commercial matters.

David Luzum Joins Greensboro Office; Expands Firm’s Construction Practice
Greensboro    October 12, 2010

He will expand what is already one of the largest construction practices in the Southeastern United States.

Anne Rosen Joins Charleston Office; Expands Business Litigation Group
Charleston    September 20, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Anne Ross Rosen has joined the firm as an associate.

Nexsen Pruet Earns 37 First-Tier Rankings From U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Greensboro    U.S. News and World Report & Best Lawyers    September 15, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce the firm has earned thirty-seven first-tier rankings in the inaugural edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm also earned seven second and third tier rankings.

Fifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas
Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach    August 5, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.

Waring and Wilkins to Receive "Leadership in Law" Awards
Charleston, Greenville    South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    August 4, 2010

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly will honor Nexsen Pruet attorneys Brad Waring and Billy Wilkins with 2010 "Leadership in Law" awards.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys and Practice Groups Rated Among Top in South Carolina
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville    Chambers USA 2010    June 11, 2010

A leading legal directory has ranked Nexsen Pruet attorneys and practices among the top in South Carolina.

Marguerite Willis to Address Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America
Monterey, California    April 28, 2010

Marguerite Willis, member of Nexsen Pruet, LLC in Columbia, South Carolina, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Spring Conference and Induction of Fellows for the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) on May 6-7 in Monterey, California.

Burl Williams Joins Nexsen Pruet’s Litigation Group
Columbia    April 27, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Burl F. Williams has joined its Business Litigation Group as an Associate.

"Lawsuit contests Richland's tax policy change"
Andrew Shain    The State    April 23, 2010

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Dennis Lynch speaks to The State newspaper about a lawsuit filed over Richland County's business license fee.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by Their Peers
South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 1, 2010

Nineteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2010 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

USC Law School to Honor Ric Tapp with Prestigious Award
March 18, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that Ric Tapp, a member (partner) in the firm’s Charleston office, has been selected as a 2010 Gold Compleat Lawyer.

Charlotte and Greensboro Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
January 28, 2010

Nine attorneys from the Charlotte and Greensboro offices of Nexsen Pruet have been named to the 2010 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Four more attorneys are named as “North Carolina Rising Stars.”

Nexsen Pruet Elects Three New Members
Columbia, Raleigh    January 4, 2010

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Tushar Chikhliker, Suzi Grigg and Ernie Pearson have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.

"Top 15 stories of the year"
Greenville    GSA Business

On December 31, 2009 GSA Business published an article entitled "Top 15 stories of the year." Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins made the list at #12 - "Wilkins represents high-profile cases."

"From bench to bar: Former federal chief judge makes tough transition"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    November 10, 2009

The November 9th, 2009 edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly profiles Billy Wilkins in an article entitled "From bench to bar: Former federal chief judge makes tough transition."

Cherie Blackburn Named 'Most Influential Women In Business'
Charleston Regional Business Journal    October 22, 2009

The Charleston Regional Business Journal has named Cherie Blackburn as "Most Influential Women In Business" in the "Executive" Category.

Thomas S. Tisdale Invited to Become Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America
Charleston    October 13, 2009

Thomas S. Tisdale, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been invited to become a Fellow in the prestigious Litigation Counsel of America.

Chamber's Lawsuit Makes Headlines
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News, The State, WMFB, CarolinaLive/WPDE, SC Now/WBTW    September 10, 2009

Grand strand media outlets report on the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's lawsuit against "Elmer Fudd."

Cherie Blackburn: Influential Women in Business Awards Finalist
Charleston Regional Business Journal    September 3, 2009

Nexsen Pruet's Cherie Blackburn is among twelve Charleston-area women who have been selected as finalists for the Influential Women in Business awards.

Vickie Eslinger named Justice Center’s 2009 Advocate of the Year
Eslinger’s selection marks the first time a woman has been honored as Advocate of the Year.
Columbia    August 11, 2009

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Victoria L. Eslinger has been named the 2009 Advocate of the Year by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center.

Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    July 31, 2009

Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"New courts get down to business"
Charleston    The Post and Courier    July 20, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Brad Waring is quoted in an article in Charleston's The Post and Courier entitled "New courts get down to business."

"Upstate judge tosses out suit against credit agencies"
The Greenville News    July 9, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins is interviewed for an article in The Greenville News entitled "Upstate judge tosses out suit against credit agencies."

"$4B Litigation Over Credit Reports Gets The Boot"
Law360 - The Newswire for Business Lawyers    July 8, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins is interviewed for a Law360 article entitled "$4B Litigation Over Credit Reports Gets The Boot."

Rusty Infinger Appointed to South Carolina Legal Services Board
June 9, 2009

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Rusty Infinger has been appointed to serve a term on the board of South Carolina Legal Services.

Vickie Eslinger to Moderate Symposium Celebrating S.C. Women
Columbia    June 3, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Vickie Eslinger will be honored and will moderate a panel at a symposium called "South Carolina Women: Their Lives & Times."

"The International Language of Law"
"Victoria Eslinger holds court from Columbia to Cannes"
David Searls    South Carolina Super Lawyers — April 2009    March 2009

An article entitled "The International Language of Law" profiles Nexsen Pruet attorney Vickie Eslinger in the April 2009 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Women & Money - "All Things Being Equal, Money is Power"
March 3, 2009

Nexsen Pruet's Marguerite Willis is interviewed on WLTX's "Newsmakers" about The Alliance for Women, money, power and pay disparity.

"Council heeds businesses, cuts fees"
Columbia, SC    The State    December 31, 2008

Nexsen Pruet attorney Dennis Lynch is quoted in The State newspaper.

SC Lawyers Weekly Reports on Nexsen Pruet Verdict
SC Lawyers Weekly    December 8, 2008

SC Lawyers Weekly Reports on Nexsen Pruet Verdict - "After nearly four years of legal wrangling, a family-owned company in Darlington County has emerged with a $3 million verdict against global oil giant ExxonMobil."

Nexsen Pruet Wins $3 Million Verdict Against Exxon Mobil
Darlington, SC    November 24, 2008

A legal team headed by Nexsen Pruet’s Marguerite Willis secured a $3 million verdict, including punitive damages, against Exxon Mobil Corporation on behalf of a Darlington company that claimed the global oil giant had illegally conspired to drive it out of the Mobil lubricants business and had wrongfully terminated its distributorship.

News Reports about Nexsen Pruet's verdict against Exxon Mobil
The Columbia Regional Business Report / SC Biz News / WMBF News.com / SC Now.com    November 24, 2008

The Columbia Regional Business Report,SC Biz News, WMBF News.com and SC Now.com report on Nexsen Pruet's verdict against Exxon Mobil.

Three New Attorneys Join Nexsen Pruet
November 17, 2008

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Larkin Ellzey, Amy Jowers, and Chris King have joined the firm as associates.

William “Billy” Wilkins, Former Chief Judge, joins Nexsen Pruet
Noted national judicial figure to head 3 practice groups, including White-Collar Crime
Greenville, SC    October 5, 2008

William W. “Billy” Wilkins, Ronald Reagan’s first selection to the federal bench in the nation and the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, has joined Nexsen Pruet as a Partner. He will lead the firm’s White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups and actively participate in the firm’s Business Litigation Group. Wilkins will be based in the firm’s Greenville, S.C., office.

"Wilkins retires from court to join law firm" - The Greenville News reports
www.greenvilleonline.com    October 5, 2008

"Wilkins retires from court to join law firm" The Greenville News reporter Dan Hoover interviews Judge Wilkins and board chairman Leighton Lord.

Brad Waring Named Honorary Danish Consul For North and South Carolina
November 27, 2007

Bradish J. (Brad) Waring, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been appointed as the Honorary Danish Consul for North and South Carolina by decree of Her Majesty Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark.

Jeff Tibbals Selected for 2006-7 Class of Leadership Charleston
October 2, 2006

Jeffrey S. Tibbals, an attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been selected for the 2006-2007 class of Leadership Charleston.

Pappas Ends Term As Chair Of NC Bar Association's Bench/Bar Liaison Committee
June 20, 2006

Peter G. Pappas, a Member in the Greensboro office of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC, has completed a two year term as Chair of the Bench/Bar Liaison Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Legal Elite"
February 14, 2006

Business North Carolina magazine has named Six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier to its list of the profession's "Legal Elite," an honor bestowed by the publication on just 3 percent of the state’s lawyers.

Attorney Gary Beaver Completes Overseas Military Service
GREENSBORO, NC    July 7, 2005

Gary L. Beaver, a member in the Greensboro office of the law firm of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC, and a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, returned June 26, 2005, from serving for five weeks as the senior Judge Advocate at the European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

Hughes, Wallace, Pitts Elected Members Of Nexsen Pruet
January 4, 2005

Nexsen Pruet, LLC announced today that Mary L. (Molly) Hughes, R. Bruce Wallace, and Michael S. Pitts have been elected as Members of the law firm


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