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Six shareholders also honored
as leading litigators in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C., October 9, 2009 — Turner Padget
Graham & Laney, P.A. is pleased to announce that it has
been recognized in the 2010 edition of Benchmark: A
Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms
and Attorneys as a recommended litigation firm in South
Carolina. Benchmark also named Turner Padget
shareholders Edward Laney IV, W. Duvall Spruill
and John Wilkerson as “Local Litigation Stars”
and three additional shareholders, Richard S. Dukes,
Nicholas W. Gladd and D. Andrew (“Drew”) Williams,
as “Future Stars.”
In its editorial review of the firm, Benchmark notes
that Turner Padget “…has 91 attorneys skilled in defense
litigation and capable of trying all sorts of matters,
from small cases to large class actions. The firm has
noticed an increase in referrals [this year] because of
its affordable representation…”
Mr. Laney, based in the firm’s Columbia office, is
the chief executive officer of Turner Padget. Of his
practice, Benchmark notes, “Firm CEO Edward Laney stands
out among his peers for his prolific insurance
litigation work.” He represents insurance companies and
their policyholders in complex personal injury cases,
coverage issues and bad faith actions.
Mr. Spruill, based in the firm’s Columbia office,
focuses on construction and commercial litigation,
representing bonding companies, contractors,
sub-contractors and developers. A significant portion of
his practice also includes banking-related disputes,
including fidelity and fraud matters.
Mr. Wilkerson, based in the firm’s Charleston office,
represents clients with complex litigation matters, and
has particular experience as a trial lawyer in the areas
of professional malpractice, commercial litigation,
products liability, insurance “bad faith” litigation and
complex insurance coverage disputes. He is also a
certified civil mediator in state and federal courts.
Mr. Dukes, based in the firm’s Charleston office,
focuses on professional liability and business
litigation. His broad practice includes commercial
litigation, securities litigation and arbitration,
shareholder disputes, directors and officers liability,
and the defense of real estate developers and builders
in actions brought by homeowners.
Mr. Gladd, based in the firm’s Columbia office, is an
integral part of Turner Padget’s products liability
team. He focuses on the defense of automotive
manufacturers.
Mr. Williams, based in the firm’s Columbia office,
defends general contractors and subcontractors against
construction, premises liability and other related
claims. He also represents food service companies,
including grocery stores, in product liability and
premises liability cases. Benchmark noted that Mr.
Williams “has been called a ‘sharp litigator’ by a
contemporary…”
Benchmark is published by Legal Media Group, part of
Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC. In compiling its
guide, Benchmark’s researchers conducted extensive
interviews with leading private practice lawyers and
in-house counsel to determine the top firms and
attorneys for litigation in the United States. The firms
selected for the list are renowned within the business
and legal communities for the quality of their trial
work and their litigation professionals. The full list
of firms included in the 2010 guide can be found at
www.benchmarklitigation.com.
About Turner Padget
Founded in 1929, Turner Padget is one of South
Carolina’s largest law firms with 89 attorneys and five
offices in Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville
and Myrtle Beach. The firm provides clients in many
industries with quality legal services in areas such as
arbitration and mediation, business entity planning and
organization, business litigation, construction and
environmental litigation, employment and labor law,
estate and tax planning, insurance coverage analysis and
litigation, intellectual property, personal injury
defense litigation, products liability, professional
liability, real estate transactions, trucking and
transportation, and workers’ compensation. Turner Padget
was recognized in 2009 by The National Law Journal as
one of the top midsized law firms in the country for its
strategic creativity, innovation and commitment to
developing outstanding attorneys. For additional
information, visit www.turnerpadget.com.
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