Charles L. Appleby, IV

Charles Appleby is an associate practicing in complex defense litigation, construction defect litigation, and employment law.  Charles, originally from Columbia, SC, graduated from the University of Florida and received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  While in law school, he served as the Student Bar Association President and initiated the inaugural University of South Carolina School of Law Career Week.  He was also a student member of the John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court.  Charles worked as a law clerk for Collins & Lacy prior to joining the firm in 2007. 

Practice Focus

• Employment Law, representing employers and employees from all types of industries in litigation and alternative dispute resolution  Also working with employers on the preparation of documents to address ways to minimize employment risk and litigation, including, but not limited to, policy manuals, handbooks, and contracts
• Construction, defending developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in areas of construction defect litigation

Professional, Civic, and Community Involvement

• Columbia Chamber of Commerce
• USC Alumni Association Board of Governors, Member
• USC Council of Alumni Societies, School of Law Alumni Representative
• Central South Carolina Alliance
• John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court, Student Member
• University of South Carolina, Law School Advocates
• Susan V. "Gina" Johnston Award
• Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
• University of Florida Alumni Association
• International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Papers, Presentations and Publications

• The Future of Electronic Monitoring in the Workplace:  Innovative Assistance or Potential Infringement of Rights?, South Carolina Bar Employment & Labor Law Newsletter, Summer 2008
• The Past and Future of Electronic Monitoring:  Common Methods Utilized in the Workplace, South Carolina Bar Employment & Labor Law Newsletter, Fall 2008
• Follow Up With Employees Is Crucial In Avoiding ADA Claims, South Carolina Association of Convenience Stores Newsletter, Fourth Quarter 2008