Today, the South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a powerful opinion in Pampu v. Wingo—a case that touches nearly every flashpoint in modern civil litigation: Title IX, campus discipline, defamation, civil conspiracy, due process, and the binding effect of prior...

There’s a moment in the television show Billions that sticks with me—and frankly, it should haunt every professional who wants to matter in a crowded field. It’s Season 2, Episode 5. Lara Axelrod, wife of billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby...

At Collins & Lacy, we are in the service business. That’s more than a tagline or a branding exercise. It’s our foundational belief. We exist to serve our clients. This clarity of purpose informs everything we do, from how we...

The defense lawyer is in the evaluation business because every case ultimately comes down to value—what it’s worth today, what it could be worth if it goes the distance, and how to position it for the best possible outcome. Clients—whether...

In the crowded world of insurance defense, differentiation isn’t easy. Many firms claim to provide aggressive representation, strategic thinking, or cost-effective solutions—but those phrases are table stakes, not true differentiators. At Collins & Lacy, our difference is our people. While...

With the sheer volume of cases most defense lawyers handle, it’s easy for many of them—almost inevitable—to become complacent. The legal profession, particularly in insurance defense, is a numbers game. Carriers assign cases, firms staff them, and lawyers work through...