Collins & Lacy, P.C. Named to the 2012- 2013 Best Law Firms List

November 1, 2012

[COLUMBIA, S.C., November 1, 2012] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the Best Law Firms 2012-2013 list, just released by the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned several top-tier rankings in numerous practices areas for both the Columbia and Greenville metropolitan areas:

Tier 1:

Columbia, S.C.

Criminal Defense: White-Collar – Litigation Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Tier 2:

Columbia, S.C.

Banking & Finance Law

Litigation – Banking & Finance

Criminal Defense: White-Collar – Governmental Investigations

Greenville, S.C.

Arbitration

Employment Law – Management

Litigation – Labor & Employment

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Tier 3:

Greenville, S.C.

Mediation

"Our first tier rankings reflect the areas of law in which Collins & Lacy’s very own founding partners practice -- this designation symbolizes the strong foundations Joel Collins has built in the white-collar defense arena, as well as Stan Lacy’s numerous contributions to the South Carolina workers’ compensation field," said managing partner Ellen Adams. "Collins & Lacy continues to build upon these strong pillars in addition to our other tiered rankings within business defense litigation."

Collins & Lacy’s Greenville rankings reflect senior shareholder Jack Griffeth’s exemplary work as a certified mediator, as well as the office’s employment law practice, which serves businesses, higher education institutions and municipalities in the Upstate.

The mission of "Best Law Firms" is to help guide referring lawyers and clients, from the country’s largest companies and individuals needing corporate legal advice. These rankings showcase 9,633 different law firms ranked nationally in one or more of 75 major legal practice areas and in metropolitan or state rankings in one or more of 119 major legal practice areas.

About Collins & Lacy, P.C.

Collins & Lacy is a defense litigation firm in South Carolina that delivers valuable legal representation for our clients through solid preparation, thorough execution, and client-oriented service aimed at success. With offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach, the firm represents local, regional and national clients in the areas of:

Collins & Lacy is committed to upholding the highest standards for integrity, civility and community service. For more information, visit www.collinsandlacy.com.