Financial Services NewsApril Lucas Elected President of International Trade Group
Columbia  January 12, 2012
Nexsen Pruet attorney April Lucas has been unanimously elected as the President of the Midlands International Trade Association (MITA). Lucas is co-chair of the firm’s Economic Development Group and her term began on January 1st.
Economic Development Magazine Lists Nexsen Pruet in "Trade Allies" Directory
Southern Business and Development Fall 2011
Economic development magazine Southern Business & Development has published its "2nd Annual Trade Allies Directory" which lists "The South's Best Economic Development Law Firms."
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.
Nexsen Pruet Expands Economic Development Practice; Veteran Attorney, Jim Price, Joins Greenville Office
Greenville September 28, 2011
Nexsen Pruet announced today that James K. “Jim” Price has joined the firm’s Greenville office. Price is a member (partner) practicing with the Financial Services and Economic Development Group with an emphasis on matters involving commercial real estate loans and transactions.
62 Attorneys Named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
August 31, 2011
Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 62 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®.
"Law Students Get Voice on ABA Board of Governors"
American Bar Association ABA Now - Around the Bar August 30, 2011
Tommy Preston speaks to ABA Now about helping give the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association a vote.
"USDA Guarantees Loan to Florida Biofuels Facility Capable of Creating Energy and Hundreds of Jobs from Citrus and Yard Waste"
United States Department of Agriculture August 22, 2011
On August 18th, "Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development recently issued a $75 million loan guarantee to support construction of a waste-to-energy bioprocessing facility in Vero Beach, Fla., that will produce up to 8 million gallons per year of cellulosic ethanol and create an estimated 380 new jobs."
Amy Clayton Selected for Leadership Columbia
Columbia August 3, 2011
Clayton is an associate with the firm’s Real Estate Group. While she regularly represents clients on matters involving real estate development, leasing and financing, Clayton also handles a wide range of general business and transactional matters for corporations, non-profits and individuals.
"Cocky’s Reading Express (CRE) was recently featured on national TV!"
ESPNU "SEC Weekly" June 28, 2011
ESPNU highlights Cocky's Reading Express (CRE), a program at the University of South Carolina. Nexsen Pruet attorney Tommy Preston was USC Student Body Treasurer when he created it in 2005.
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.
Nexsen Pruet Recognized as One of America’s 250 Largest Law Firms
The National Law Journal April 27, 2011
The National Law Journal's 2011 list ranks Nexsen Pruet as the 220th largest firm in the country.
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.
Chikhliker Named to Newspaper’s “20 Under 40” List
Columbia The State January 25, 2011
In announcing the list on January 24th, The State wrote that its 8th annual class is “working diligently today to make the region a better place and offer hope of a brighter future for South Carolina.”
Chikhliker Named “Emerging Legal Leader” Finalist
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly January 6, 2011
Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Tushar Chikhliker has been named an “Emerging Legal Leader” finalist by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
"One Piece at a Time"
Site Selection November 5, 2010
An article in Site Selection magazine details this years State Business Climate rankings. The article credits the recently enacted South Carolina Economic Competitiveness Act for the boost in SC’s ranking. Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank co-authored that bill.
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®.
"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.
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.
Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Address InnoVenture Southeast 2010
Greenville May 20, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorneys Leighton Lord and John Perkins address InnoVenture Southeast 2010.
"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'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."
Nexsen Pruet Named One of the 250 Largest Law Firms in the U.S.
The National Law Journal November 9, 2009
Nexsen Pruet has once again been named one of the 250 largest law firms in the country by The National Law Journal.
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.
Twenty-Five Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina’s Super Lawyers®
South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2009 April 13, 2009
Twenty-five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2009 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.
"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
45 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers
Columbia, SC September 19, 2008
Columbia, SC – Forty-five Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The publication also ranks Nexsen Pruet #1 in eleven practice areas in South Carolina and three in North Carolina.
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.
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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