To most of his public policy, economic development and health care clients, Bob Coble is still “Mayor Bob” from his 20 years as Mayor of the City of Columbia.
For those unfamiliar with how he has impacted the City and the entire Midlands of South Carolina, consider a few of the accolades bestowed on him:
- The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce named him its Ambassador of the Year;
- The South Carolina Research Authority presented him with its Knowledge Economist Award;
- The Richland County Bar Association honored him with the John W. “Tootie” Williams Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes “distinguished and meritorious service to the legal profession or to the public in professional related activities.”
Bob is a leader within Nexsen Pruet, serving as chair of the firm’s South Carolina Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group. While providing key insight into the inner-working of South Carolina’s business and political landscape, he is also responsible for ensuring client needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Bob coordinates and manages client teams in order to serve individuals and businesses with interests before lawmakers at the State House. Issues the public policy team monitors include: colleges and universities, economic development, health care, death care, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and transportation.
As part of his enduring commitment to economic development and business growth in the Palmetto State, Bob is currently serves in a number of leadership roles including:
- Columbia World Affairs Council Chairman
- S.C. Advisory Board of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
*Registered Lobbyist
- University of South Carolina, J.D., 1978
- University of South Carolina, B.A., 1975
- South Carolina
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar
- World Affairs Council of Columbia, Chair
- Midlands Business Leadership Group, Member
- Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America for "Lawyer of the Year" in Administrative/Regulatory Law in Columbia, S.C. in 2019
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Administrative/Regulatory Law, Since 2013
- "Legal Elite of the Midlands" - Governmental Affairs, Health Care
- University of South Carolina, Compleat Lawyer Platinum Award
Overview
To most of his public policy, economic development and health care clients, Bob Coble is still “Mayor Bob” from his 20 years as Mayor of the City of Columbia.
For those unfamiliar with how he has impacted the City and the entire Midlands of South Carolina, consider a few of the accolades bestowed on him:
- The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce named him its Ambassador of the Year;
- The South Carolina Research Authority presented him with its Knowledge Economist Award;
- The Richland County Bar Association honored him with the John W. “Tootie” Williams Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes “distinguished and meritorious service to the legal profession or to the public in professional related activities.”
Bob is a leader within Nexsen Pruet, serving as chair of the firm’s South Carolina Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group. While providing key insight into the inner-working of South Carolina’s business and political landscape, he is also responsible for ensuring client needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Bob coordinates and manages client teams in order to serve individuals and businesses with interests before lawmakers at the State House. Issues the public policy team monitors include: colleges and universities, economic development, health care, death care, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and transportation.
As part of his enduring commitment to economic development and business growth in the Palmetto State, Bob is currently serves in a number of leadership roles including:
- Columbia World Affairs Council Chairman
- S.C. Advisory Board of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
*Registered Lobbyist
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar
- World Affairs Council of Columbia, Chair
- Midlands Business Leadership Group, Member
- Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America for "Lawyer of the Year" in Administrative/Regulatory Law in Columbia, S.C. in 2019
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Administrative/Regulatory Law, Since 2013
- "Legal Elite of the Midlands" - Governmental Affairs, Health Care
- University of South Carolina, Compleat Lawyer Platinum Award
Notable
- Mayor of the City of Columbia, 1990 until June 2010
- USC Honorary Doctorate Degree of Laws
- Order of the Palmetto
- "Tootie" Williams Award (John W. Williams Distinguished Service Award)
- EngenuitySC Vision Award
- 2015 Martin Luther King Social Justice Award for community service by the University of South Carolina
- 2009 Woodrow Wilson Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation
- "Ambassador of the Year" - Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
- Regional Leadership Award from the Central Midlands Council of Governments
- Knowledge Economist Award from the South Carolina Research Authority
- Richland School District One Hall of Fame Inductee
- Richland County Council, 1985-1988
Speaking & Writing
- Bob Coble and Amanda Loveday recognized in "Power List 2020: The People Who Get Stuff Done in Columbia"
June 24, 2020 - Columbia's longest serving mayor, Nexsen Pruet's Bob Coble, featured in series on history of the city
September 13, 2018 - “Beloved SC circuit Judge Tanya Gee dies after long battle with cancer"
September 29, 2016 - "Community support key to Fort Jackson’s success from the start"
September 19, 2016 - Coble: It's time to expand the Convention Center
August 15, 2016 - Coble: Now is no time for SC to retreat from the world
July 9, 2016 - 2015 "Legal Elite of the Midlands"
October 14, 2015 - Bob Coble to discuss Mayoral Do's and Don'ts at Economic Development luncheon
October 13, 2015 - "Top Government Affairs Firms and Lobbyists"
September 24, 2015 - Beachfront Management Bill S.139
November 12, 2015 - "Coble: 3 ways SC will benefit from rise of renewable energy"
December 27, 2015 - "Monk, Coble: Pastides has helped lead Midlands into global economy"
September 24, 2015 - "Unique student living brings life to key 'hub' of Columbia revival"
August 11, 2014 - Bob Coble Receives Martin Luther King Social Justice Award
February 4, 2015 - "Midlands-area Cultural Council closes formal office operations"
November 11, 2014 - "10 years later, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center a triumph for regional cooperation"
September 18, 2014 - "Columbia planning commission OKs design of Five Points-area dorm"
December 2, 2014 - Bob Coble Returns Home
June 9, 2015 - “Remarkable” Progress
April 24, 2015 - Coble Back at Work
July 27, 2015 - "S.C. energy prosperity is ‘just over the horizon’"
March 7, 2015 - "Coble: Providence will still fulfill vital mission in community"
August 18, 2015 - Bob Coble’s Family Provides Update for the Public
April 20, 2015 - "Bob Coble: Louries have made profound difference for S.C."
August 5, 2015 - Bob Coble Recovering at Providence Hospital; Doctors performed coronary bypass surgery on Former Columbia Mayor
April 16, 2015 - Bob Coble Being Evaluated at Providence Hospital; Moment of Silence after Former Columbia Mayor Rushed from Statehouse
April 15, 2015 - "Coble: International engagement essential to Columbia, SC economy"
March 28, 2014 - Bob Coble Re-elected as Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council
March 11, 2014 - "Campaign disclosure reports not always accurate"
May 5, 2014 - Bob Coble Speaks at Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
April 26, 2013 - "Coble: How our barrier became our bridge"
July 15, 2013 - 14 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to "Legal Elite" of the Midlands
October 16, 2013 - "Former Columbia Mayor Coble honored with plaza"
July 3, 2013 - "Hospitals could pay to expand Medicaid in SC"
January 31, 2013 - Bob Coble to Serve 2nd Term as Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council
February 26, 2013
- 2018 South Carolina General Election Results
November 8, 2018 - 2018 South Carolina Primary Runoff Results
June 27, 2018 - 2018 South Carolina Primary Results
June 14, 2018 - South Carolina 2018 Election Update
June 6, 2018 - Public Policy Alert: Freedom of Information Act Ruling
March 7, 2016 - High Court Rules Autopsy Reports Exempt from the SC Freedom of Information Act
July 16, 2014
Writing
Appeals court says international contract requires litigation in England.
Financing Techniques for Commercial Retail Projects
Nexsen Pruet attorneys April Lucas and Bob Coble were joined by Matt Kennell from City Center Partnership, Inc. to discuss financing techniques for commercial retail projects at Nexsen Pruet's economic development seminar.
Public Policy and Government Affairs Expansion
The Public Policy and Government Affairs Practice Group was recently expanded to build upon our diverse and unique knowledge of government and how it works – and how it can work for you.
Trade Allies Directory
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. What's more, Sanford Holshouser, the firm Nexsen Pruet joined forces with in January, also made the list in North Carolina.
Major Victories for City Priorities in American Recovery Conference Agreement: Report #2
Major Victories for City Priorities in American Recovery Conference Agreement: Report #2
Stimulus Spending Breakdown by State and Category
Major Victories for City Priorities in American Recovery Conference Agreement: Report #1
Top 10 Law Firms that Understand Economic Development
Nexsen Pruet is named among the top law firms in the Southeast for economic development - and is the only law firm listed in South Carolina.
Speaking
Nexsen Pruet Economic Development Seminar, June 21, 2013, "Legislative Update".
Webinar: Legislative Session Kickoff - What's to come for the 2013 Legislative Sessions in the Carolinas?
Outside Nexsen Pruet
Bob and his wife Beth were married in 1978 and have six children and nine grandchildren.
