Nexsen Pruet: Attorneys in Columbia, South Carolina


Allen, Gene Gene Allen T. Eugene Allen, III practices primarily in the litigation, creditors' rights and bankruptcy fields.
Senior Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1401	%23%21jq%21.%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Autry, Brian A. Brian A. Autry Brian Autry's law practice is focused primarily on construction, commercial contracts, litigation and alternative energy.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2169 FAX: 803-727-1485	%7C%21sy.9%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Barbier, Ralph Ralph Barbier Ralph Barbier practices in the health care area, with a focus on medical staff credentialing issues, Certificate of Need, EMTALA, and compliance/fraud and abuse investigations.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1404	.%22_w%7C%29cwZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Becker, Laurie Laurie Becker Laurie Becker practices in the areas of corporate law, creditor rights and bankruptcy, commercial lending, public finance, and economic development.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1405	%28%22ch%27~pE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Belser, Townsend Townsend Belser Townsend Belser, Jr., a registered patent attorney, has more than 35 years experience in chemical, nuclear and environmental processes and equipment, semiconductor processes and devices, automotive and other mechanical equipment and devices, and related patent and trademark matters.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.253.8277	0%22cq%2F~pE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Bender, Edward Edward Bender Mr. Bender practices in the health care group.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1407	%21%22cs%20~pE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Bender, Mark Mark Bender Mark Bender has substantial experience in complex corporate matters, health care business transactions, computer law, and commercial and municipal finance.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1406	%29%22cs%20~pE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Black, David David Black J. David Black is an attorney in the firm's Columbia, SC office, practicing in the areas of complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, commercial litigation, class action defense, and intellectual property litigation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1409	%20%22jf%7D%2B%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Bonner, Brian Brian Bonner Brian C. Bonner practices in the areas of real estate, corporate, and securities law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1410	%7C%22ms%2A~pE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Born, Jeanne Jeanne Born Jeanne Born practices in the health care group with an emphasis on hospital and long term care law, risk management, health information and technology including "HIPAA," credentialing, medical staff issues including revising medical staff bylaws, peer review matters, legal compliance, administrative and regulatory issues and reimbursement.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2038 FAX: 803.727.1411	%26%22mw%2A%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Brannon, Kyle A. Kyle A. Brannon Kyle Brannon is an attorney in the Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group focusing on commercial collections, foreclosures, workouts and bankruptcies.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2168 FAX: 803.727.1447	e%60pf%2A.msZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Brittingham, Mike Mike Brittingham Michael T. Brittingham is a Certified Tax Specialist who focuses his practice on employee benefits and related tax matters, including qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, welfare benefit plans, fringe benefits, and executive compensation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1414	%29%22pn04gs%23%28_rZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Brown, Henry Henry Brown Henry Brown practices primarily in the areas of construction litigation, commercial litigation, mediation and alternate dispute resolution.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1415	%24%22pt3.%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Burke, Russell Russell Burke Russell Burke has a wide variety of commercial and tort litigation experience in antitrust, health care, and products liability.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1417	.%22sw%27~%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Byars, Jimmy Jimmy Byars James A. "Jimmy" Byars is an associate in the Employment and Labor Law Group.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2051 FAX: 803.727.1422	d%60wf.3%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Chikhliker, Tushar V. Tushar V. Chikhliker Tushar Chikhliker is a member of the firm’s Financial Services and Economic Development group, concentrating on economic development and public finance.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8261 FAX: 803.727.1469	05qm%7B2%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Clayton, Amy Harrison Amy Harrison Clayton Amy Clayton practices in the areas of commercial real estate, general business and corporate law, and commercial lending, with special emphasis on real estate development and commercial leasing.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8284 FAX: 803.727.1423	%7B%23jf54msZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Coble, Bob Bob Coble Bob Coble practices in the areas of governmental representation at the federal, state and local levels, economic development and health care.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1424	%7C%23mg%28~%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Davidson, John John Davidson John W. Davidson practices in the construction and the environmental groups.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1427	%26%24_%7B~%24qt%2A%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Dubberly, David David Dubberly David E. Dubberly chairs the Firm’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group; he also co-chairs the Firm's International Law Team.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8281 (M) 803.315.1850 FAX: 803.727.1429	%20%24sg%7C~pq5%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


DuBose, Jr., C. Jones C. Jones DuBose, Jr. Jones DuBose is a member of the firm's corporate and securities practice group.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1430	%26%24sg%2B3cE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Eddy, David C. David C. Eddy David C. Eddy has been handling complex commercial litigation for clients for more than thirty years.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1431	%20~bi5%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Ellzey, Larkin Larkin Ellzey Larkin B. Ellzey practices in the area of real estate and corporate law.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2039 FAX: 803.727.1434	fcjq6~wE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Eslinger, Victoria L. Victoria L. Eslinger Victoria L. Eslinger practices in the area of general and business litigation, labor and employment as well as in the firm's international practice.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8249 FAX: 803.253.8277	2~qq~.ej.%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Floyd, William William Floyd For more than 20 years William H. Floyd, III has practiced labor and employment law including employee benefits litigation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1436	3%26jt5%24%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Geddes, Amy Harmon Amy Harmon Geddes Amy Harmon Geddes is a Member in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia, SC office practicing in the areas of tort, commercial and business litigation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1443	%7B%27ci%20~qE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Gee, Tanya A. Tanya A. Gee Tanya A. Gee focuses her practice on appellate law and business litigation. She served as Chief Staff Attorney and Clerk of Court for the South Carolina Court of Appeals.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2176 FAX: 803.727.1453	necjZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Grant, Helen Nelson Helen Nelson Grant Helen Grant is an experienced attorney, with nearly 30 years of practice in South Carolina. She has served clients with employment and civil litigation needs, and in recent years, partnered with clients to advise them on financial and business decisions.
Of Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2162 FAX: 803.727.1433	%24%27pf%2A4%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Grier, Jr., Manton Manton Grier, Jr. Manton M. Grier, Jr. practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation with an emphasis on appellate practice.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1439	%29%27pn%212%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Grigg, Suzanne Graham Suzanne Graham Grigg Suzanne (Suzi) Graham Grigg practices in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1440	%2F%27pn%23%27%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Hartley, Joan Joan Hartley Joan W. Hartley practices in the environmental and real estate groups, focusing on environmental litigation, regulatory compliance matters, and business transactions involving environmental issues.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1471	%26%28_w0%2Cc%20Z.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Hennig III, Julian ("Jay") Julian ("Jay") Hennig III Julian (Jay) Hennig, III practices primarily on the firm's corporate and securities group.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8202 FAX: 803-727-1442	%26%28cs%2A%29eE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Hewson, Tim Tim Hewson Since 1989, Tim Hewson has exclusively represented health care providers.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8204 FAX: 803.727.1444	nfc%7C%2F%2FlEh~vx%21.Nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Hollingsworth, Jennifer Jennifer Hollingsworth Jennifer J. Hollingsworth practices in Nexsen Pruet’s Business and Commercial Litigation Practice Group.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2112 FAX: 803.727.1446	%26%28mq%28%29ll%2F7mw0%28%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Kingsmore, Jr., Fred L. Fred L. Kingsmore, Jr. Fred Kingsmore, Jr. concentrates his practice in the areas of taxation, estate planning, trust and estates, business succession planning, family wealth transfer, tax controversies, mergers and acquisitions, probate administration and business law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8264 FAX: 803.727.1451	%22%2Bgs%233kt.~%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Klett, Corky Corky Klett William Y. Klett III (“Corky”) has a broad and diverse intellectual property practice.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1452	3%2Bjj04%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Knight, Mark Mark Knight Mark Knight practices primarily in the securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and partnership areas.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8245 FAX: 803-727-1428	%29%2Bln%23%28rE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Lavender, Tommy Tommy Lavender W. Thomas Lavender, Jr. practices in the areas of environmental, administrative, natural resources, agricultural, and governmental law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8233 FAX: 803.727.1454	0%2C_%7B%21.bj.%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Leonardi, Dan Dan Leonardi Daniel C. Leonardi is a member of the firm's intellectual property group.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8291 FAX: 803.727.1456	%20%2Cct%2A%21pi~%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Lipsitz, Alan Alan Lipsitz Alan Lipsitz practices primarily in the areas of real estate, public and commercial finance, and economic development.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8259 FAX: 803-727-1459	%7B%2Cgu%2F%29r%21Z.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Long, Jimmy Jimmy Long James G. Long, III is a member in the business and commercial litigation practice group. He also serves as Nexsen Pruet’s General Counsel.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1460	%26%2Cms%23%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Lord, Leighton Leighton Lord W. Leighton Lord III practices in the areas of economic development, corporate, partnership and real estate law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1461	%28%2Cmw%20%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Lucas, April C. April C. Lucas April Lucas practices in the areas of corporate, economic development, finance, international, public contracts, and public finance law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1462	%7B%2Csh%7B3%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Lynch, Dennis Dennis Lynch Dennis J. Lynch practices in the business and commercial litigation group.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1463	%20%2Cws%7D%28%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Macaulay, Angus Angus Macaulay Angus H. Macaulay is the 2012 President of the South Carolina Bar Association.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8279, C 803.606.2665 FAX: 803.727.1465	%7B-_h%7B5jf5%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Mann, Michael A. Michael A. Mann Mike Mann leads the Intellectual Property group, focusing on the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, advising clients regarding patent, trademark and copyrights issues, intellectual property transfers and licensing and dispute mediation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1466	%29-_s%2A%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Manos, Marc Marc Manos Marcus Manos concentrates his practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis on complex litigation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1467	%29-_s%2B3%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Manos, Rose Duggan Rose Duggan Manos Rose Manos practices primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation and family law.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1468	.-_s%2B3%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Maybank III, Burnet R. Burnet R. Maybank III Burnie Maybank is a two-time former director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue who know represents companies and organizations needing state and local tax (SALT), tax controversy and economic development incentives assistance.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1472	%7C-_%20%7C%21lpZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


McWilliams, Susi Susi McWilliams Susan P. McWilliams has over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer defending individuals and corporations in business torts, employment, products liability, professional liability, contract, and many other commercial disputes.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8221 FAX: 803.727.1476	%2F-a%7C~%2Cjn%7B-qE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Mellen, Briani Bennett Briani Bennett Mellen Briani Bennett Mellen is an associate in the firm's Tax group and practices in the Columbia office. Her law practice is primarily focused is in the areas of federal and state income taxation and estate planning.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2149 FAX: 803.727.1416	%5C%60cs%2A~ryZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Melton, Lawrence Lawrence Melton Lawrence C. Melton practices primarily in the construction law group.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1477	%28-cq0%2FlE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Mendoza, Rick Rick Mendoza Julio E. Mendoza, Jr. practices in the areas of creditors' rights and bankruptcy law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1478	.-cs%20%2FxfZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Menzie, Ed Ed Menzie Edward G. Menzie combines extensive corporate, finance, real estate and securities experience in the representation of a variety of clients, including major real estate developers.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1479	%21-cs6%29cE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Mergo, Nikole Setzler Nikole Setzler Mergo Ms. Nikole Mergo is a member licensed and representing clients in both South Carolina and North Carolina, practicing in complex commercial litigation with a concentration on employment litigation defense and advice and counseling, antitrust, unfair business practices and professional malpractice defense.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2042 FAX: 803.727.1480	%2A-cw%23%2F%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Newsome III, William G. William G. Newsome III Billy Newsome practices in the areas of taxation, wealth transfer planning, trust and estate administration, and exempt organizations.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.253.8268 FAX: 803.727.1486	%7C.c%7C%2F%2FkjZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Odom, Suzanne Guitar Suzanne Guitar Odom Sue Odom is a tax attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office of Nexsen Pruet, LLC, who focuses her practice on the area of ERISA and employee benefits.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2018 FAX: 803.727.1487	%2F%27mi%2B-%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Perlman, Tracey R. Tracey R. Perlman Tracey Perlman practices with the firm's Litigation Group and has a wide-ranging background in various complex litigation matters, such as pharmaceutical class actions, antitrust class actions, mass torts, patent litigation and state procurement contracts and negotiations.
Attorney Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2052 FAX: 803.727.1475	nncw%28-_sZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Placone, Greg Greg Placone Dennis Gregory "Greg" Placone works with the firm's Business Litigation Group in Columbia.
Attorney Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2170 FAX: 803.727.1448	%230jf%7D%2FljZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Potter, James James Potter James W. Potter practices primarily in environmental law with emphasis in air pollution, water pollution, hazardous waste and Superfund litigation. He also works with OSHA-related matters.
Special Counsel Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1400	%260my0~pE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Preston, Jr., Tommy Tommy Preston, Jr. Tommy Preston, Jr. is an associate in the firm’s Financial Services and Economic Development group, assisting clients primarily with legal needs related to Public Policy and Governmental Affairs as well as Alternative Energy.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2167 FAX: 803.727.1492	nnpj%2F4msZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Reames III, Rick Rick Reames III Rick Reames III is a member of Nexsen Pruet's Tax Practice Group and focuses on state and local taxation (SALT), federal taxation, and tax-driven trusts and estates planning and administration.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2055 (Columbia); 864.370.2211 (Greenville) FAX: 803.727.1455	.2cf%29~qE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Roberts, Matthew Matthew Roberts Matthew Roberts is the Chair of the firm's Health Care Practice Group.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803.727.1498	%292mg%212rxZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Rogers, Sara S. Sara S. Rogers Sally Rogers has worked at the intersection of law and politics for the past thirty years. Today, she represents businesses and professionals on legislative and regulatory matters before the South Carolina State House and state agencies.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2172 FAX: 803.727.1481	%2F2ml%212qE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Rourke, Jim Jim Rourke James P. (Jim) Rourke is an Associate in the firm’s Tax Practice Group.
Associate Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2030 FAX: 803.727.1425	%262mz.%2BcE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard


Sowards, John A. John A. Sowards John Sowards is chairman of the board for Nexsen Pruet. His law practice is focused on the areas of real estate, corporate and finance law.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1426	%263m%7C%7B2bxZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Stieglitz, Val H. Val H. Stieglitz Val Stieglitz practices in the areas of business torts, unfair competition, commercial, intellectual property, trade secrets, insurance, and products liability litigation.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803-771-8900 FAX: 803-727-1496	23rn%21%27jn0%3A%3Es%218qj%2A0pz%214%2Ch%2B- vCard


Vann, Tracy Thompson Tracy Thompson Vann Tracy Vann is a litigator practicing with the firm's Construction Group in Charlotte.
Special Counsel Charlotte, North Carolina	TEL: 704.338.5370 (NC); 803.540.2208 (SC) FAX: 704.805.4726	06_s%2A%5Elj43cs%2C2sj0Lat%29 vCard


Wheeler, Travis Travis Wheeler Travis C. Wheeler is a member of the firm and practices with the antitrust team.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.540.2117 FAX: 803.727.1432	07fj%21%2CcwZ.c%7D%2F~lu.5cyH%23mr vCard


Willis, Marguerite Marguerite Willis Marguerite S. Willis practices in complex commercial litigation, with concentration in the antitrust field.
Member Columbia, South Carolina	TEL: 803.771.8900 FAX: 803-727-1435	%297gq%28%29qE%2A~vx%21.nw1~r3%7D%2Fk vCard