Collins & Lacy Announces New Third Generation Leadership
[COLUMBIA, S.C.] – Defense litigation law firm, Collins & Lacy, founded in 1984, has announced new executive leadership.
Effective July 1, 2026, Voting Shareholder Claude T. Prevost, III has been named President & CEO, succeeding Christian Stegmaier after his distinguished tenure as President and CEO. Claude will oversee firmwide operations, drive strategic initiatives, and expand the firm’s presence across key practice areas.
Voting Shareholder Kelsey J. Brudvig has been named Vice President. She primarily oversees the finance and human relations functions of the firm.
“Collins & Lacy is entering into its third generation of leadership, which is an achievement we are extremely proud of,” said Christian Stegmaier, outgoing President & CEO. “Claude and Kelsey are well-positioned to lead our firm, continuing the client service excellence modeled by our founders, Joel Collins and Stan Lacy. They are individually excellent attorneys, and both have a passion for our firm. We are in good hands.”
Collins & Lacy has been a trusted advocate defending insurance companies, their insured, and self-insured clients for 42 years. The elevation of Claude Prevost and Kelsey Brudvig continues to build the momentum of growth as the firm now serves both South Carolina and parts of Georgia.
About Collins & Lacy, P.C.
Collins & Lacy is a business defense firm in South Carolina that delivers legal representation for our clients through solid preparation, execution, and client-oriented service aimed at success. Headquartered in the state’s capital city of Columbia, with an office in Charleston, the firm represents local, regional, and national clients in the areas of construction; retail/hospitality and entertainment; insurance coverage/bad faith; products liability; professional liability; commercial trucking; mediation; governmental affairs/issue advocacy; and criminal defense.