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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®.

"The Riley Institute at Furman announces Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative Class III Graduates"
MidlandsBiz    July 20, 2010

Nexsen Pruet congratulates member (partner) Tushar Chikhliker on his completion of the Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative.

"Taking Off"
Dan McCue    Charleston Magazine    July 1, 2010

Charleston Magazine's 35th Anniversary Edition features an article entitled “Taking Off” which looks at the economic development impact Boeing is having on South Carolina's Lowcountry. Nexsen Pruet's Stephanie Eames spoke to the publication about how the Boeing deal came together.

Ernie Pearson Elected to Board of the North Carolina Economic Developers Association
Raleigh    June 28, 2010

Pearson is the managing member of the firm’s Raleigh office.

"Gov. Sanford signs Economic Development Competitiveness Act"
SCBIZ    June 24, 2010

Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank played a key role in drafting the legislation.

"All You Need to Know about Letters of Credit"
"A simple guide to the ins and outs of this financing tool"
Carrie Rossenfeld    Medical Office Today    May 20, 2010

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Jeff Vinzani helps explain the benefits and drawbacks of letters of credit in an article for "Medical Office Today."

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Address InnoVenture Southeast 2010
Greenville    May 20, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorneys Leighton Lord and John Perkins address InnoVenture Southeast 2010.

"Nexsen Pruet's economic development prowess well-known"
Columbia Regional Business Report    April 7, 2010

The April 5th, 2010 edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report features an article entitled "Nexsen Pruet's economic development prowess well-known."

Governor Holshouser Scholarship Awarded
Raleigh    March 15, 2010

The North Carolina Economic Developers Association has awarded the 2010 Governor James E. Holshouser Professional Development Scholarship.

Tushar Chikhliker Participates in Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative
Columbia    February 9, 2010

The class is made up of forty Midlands-area leaders who are selected from four sectors of the community: corporate, governmental, non-profit and faith-based.

John Sowards Elected Board Chairman
Columbia    January 27, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorneys have elected John Sowards as the law firm’s Chairman of the Board.

"Observers expect healthy demand for hotel bonds"
The Triad Business Journal    January 15, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney Pat Brown shares insight about the NC bond market in the January 15th edition of The Triad Business Journal in an article entitled "Observers expect healthy demand for hotel bonds."

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.

"Multi-County Economic Partnership Dream Comes to Fruition at Triangle North"
Ernie Pearson    Raleigh    Southern Business and Development    2010

Southern Business and Development's 2010 Small Town South Edition features an article written by Nexsen Pruet attorney Ernie Pearson entitled "Multi-County Economic Partnership Dream Comes to Fruition at Triangle North."

Two Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Top “Legal Elite” List; Five Recognized By Business North Carolina Magazine
Charlotte, Greensboro    Business North Carolina    2010

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been listed in Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite.” The listings appear in magazine’s January 2010 issue.

Stephanie Eames Graduates from the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative
Charleston    December 21, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Stephanie Eames has graduated from the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative at Furman University.

Jay DeVaney Named “Real Estate Lawyer of the Year”
Greensboro    Best Lawyers    November 19, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Jay DeVaney has been named “Greensboro Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” for 2010 by Best Lawyers®. In various specialty areas, the publication recognizes one attorney from large legal communities as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

"Study: Middle incomes hit hard, S.C. taxes favor wealthy, group says"
Columbia    The State    November 19, 2009

The November 19th edition of The State newspaper quotes Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank in an article entitled "Study: Middle incomes hit hard, S.C. taxes favor wealthy, group says."

Stephanie Yarbrough to Participate in Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative
Charleston    August 31, 2009

Stephanie Yarbrough, a special counsel with Nexsen Pruet’s Banking & Finance Group in Charleston, has been invited to participate in the fall class of the Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative at Furman University.

"South Carolina may end some sales tax exemptions"
Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank to serve on special tax commission
The Greenville News    August 25, 2009

The Greenville News reports on a "special commission charged with reviewing South Carolina tax policy."

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®.

"Manufacturing tax raises recruitment concerns"
The Greenville News    July 18, 2009

Nexsen Pruet economic development attorney Burnie Maybank is quoted in an article in The Greenville News entitled "Manufacturing tax raises recruitment concerns."

Nexsen Pruet: Only Law Firm Listed for North and South Carolina in "Trade Allies" Directory
Southern Business and Development    July 15, 2009

The new edition of Southern Business & Development magazine features the "1st Annual Trade Allies Directory." Nexsen Pruet is the only law firm listed in both North and South Carolina.

"Commerce’s budget gets slashed again"
Columbia    Columbia Regional Business Report    June 29, 2009

A June 29th article in the Columbia Regional Business Report entitled "Commerce's budget gets slashed again" quotes Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank.

"Myrtle Beach area's Freestyle paying to rename parkway"
The Sun News    June 22, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels is quoted in a Myrtle Beach Sun News article entitled "Myrtle Beach area's Freestyle paying to rename parkway."

"Global Manufacturer to Expand in Eden, Relocate Headquarters to Cary"
Raleigh    May 27, 2009

North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue has announced that Nexsen Pruet client Loparex LLC will expand its manufacturing operation in Eden and relocate its U.S. headquarters from a Chicago suburb to Cary.

"Thornburg Mortgage to file bankruptcy"
New York / London    www.reuters.com / www.guardian.co.uk / KSFR / New York Times / CNBC    April 1, 2009

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Christy Myatt offers insight after Thornburg Mortgage Inc. announces plans to file for bankruptcy protection.

Stephanie Yarbrough Appointed to S.C. Venture Capital Authority Board
Charleston    March 19, 2009

Stephanie Yarbrough, a Special Counsel with Nexsen Pruet’s Banking & Finance Group in Charleston, has been appointed to the S.C. Venture Capital Authority Board of Directors by SC Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell.

Nexsen Pruet to Sponsor 6th Annual Innoventure Conferences
Greenville    March 19, 2009

When entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, educators, and business leaders gather for the 6th annual InnoVenture Conference in Greenville, they’ll have the full support of Nexsen Pruet. The law firm is a founding sponsor of the event, which brings together global thought leaders from the corporate, technology, and higher education worlds in a day-long event scheduled for March 24 at the Carolina First Center.

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.

Nexsen Pruet Creates Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group
October 22, 2008

The new group will provide clients the necessary resources, skills, and expertise needed to navigate issues that emerge during periods of economic and financial uncertainty.

Capital Purchase Program Guidelines
Washington, DC    October 21, 2008

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. has announced guidelines for qualifying U.S. controlled banks, savings associations, and certain bank and savings and loan holding companies interested in participating in the Capital Purchase Program

Former Charleston Economic Development Director Joins Nexsen Pruet
July 28, 2008

Franklin Daniels Joins Nexsen Pruet's Real Estate Group
January 30, 2008

Franklin Daniels, whose broad-based real estate, corporate and economic development experience spans both the corporate and the law firm settings, has joined Nexsen Pruet as Special Counsel.

Keith Thornburg Joins Nexsen Pruet's Charleston Office
November 13, 2007

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Keith R. Thornburg, Jr. has joined the firm’s Charleston office, and will work as an associate in the banking and finance department.

38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
September 2007

Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Tushar Chikhliker Accepted To Leadership Columbia
August 28, 2007

Tushar Chikhliker, an associate in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been accepted to the 2007 – 2008 class of Leadership Columbia, a program sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Tushar Chikhliker To Serve on the Board of Trustees of the Workshop Theatre of South Carolina
July 31, 2007

Tushar Chikhliker, an associate in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been selected to serve on the board of trustees of the Workshop Theatre of South Carolina.

IRS Official Commends Nexsen Pruet Partner
May 31, 2006

Burnet ("Burnie") R. Maybank III, a Member of Nexsen Pruet and the former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue, was publicly recognized by a leading IRS Official.

April Lucas Wins YWCA's Tribute to Women and Industry - Diamond Award
May 25, 2006

April C. Lucas, a Member in Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office, has earned the YWCA's Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Diamond Award, a nationally recognized honor given annually to outstanding female executives in the Midlands.

Hilton Head Attorneys Licensed in GA
February 16, 2006

Melissa L. Azallion has been sworn into the Georgia Bar, becoming the third attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Hilton Head office to be admitted to practice in Georgia as well as South Carolina.

Burnie Maybank Honored By S.C. Assoc. of Auditors, Treasurers, & Tax Collectors
February 15, 2006

Burnet (Burnie) R. Maybank, III, a Member in Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office, has been awarded the prestigious L.H. "Sonny" Siau Award of Excellence by the South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers, and Tax Collectors (SCATT).

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.

Burnie Maybank Returns To Nexsen Pruet After Serving As Director of SC Revenue
February 8, 2006

Burnet R. (Burnie) Maybank III will return to private practice at Nexsen Pruet, LLC after serving as director of the S.C. Department of Revenue under Governor Mark Sanford. Maybank also served on the Coordinating Council for Economic Development and chaired the Enterprise Zone Sub Committee.


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Nexsen Pruet, LLC
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kfloyd@nexsenpruet.com
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