Jack D. Griffeth

Jack Griffeth is Of Counsel to Collins & Lacy.  His 32 year practice of law has focused on defense trial work, representing employers in employment related litigation and mediation.  Jack serves as General Counsel to Wofford College, Furman University, and Spartanburg Methodist college.   Jack is a summa cum laude graduate of Wofford College where he earned his degree in Liberal Arts.  He received his Juris Doctor from Duke University.  In 1976, Duke University created the Charles Murphy Award for Jack, in recognition of his unique collegial contributions to the Duke Law School community.  Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, Jack was a shareholder with Love, Thornton, Arnold & Thomason, P.A. in Greenville, South Carolina.    He has been certified as a mediator by the South Carolina Bar and speaks frequently on the subject of mediation.

 Practice Focus/Trial Experience

• Employment
• Mediation
• College & University Law

Professional, Civic, and Community Involvement

• Outstanding Lawyers of America
• International Association of Defense Counsel
• Defense Research Institute
• South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
• South Carolina Bar
  • House of Delegates for the 13th Judicial Circuit, Member
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Council, President (2006-2007)
  • Nominating Committee, (3-Year Term)
• Greenville Bar Association 
  • Treasurer (2008)
• South Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors
• Leadership Greenville X
• Meyer Center for Special Children Board of Directors
  • Former President
• Senior Action Board of Directors
  • Former Vice President
• Loaned Executive for United Way
• Duke Law School Alumni Council
• Wofford Alumni Council
• Greenville Chorale
  • Former President
    

Speaking Engagements

• Jack Griffeth to Speak at South Carolina Self-Insurers Association, Inc. Conference, April 24, 2008, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, Pawley's Island, SC