Seven Collins and Lacy lawyers have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Ellen M. Adams – Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Andrew N. Cole – Construction Law Joel W. Collins – Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants Brian A. Comer – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Peter… Continue Reading
“Plaintiffs Bar is Steering Truck Crash Cases To Mega Verdicts”
Law360 recently published an article entitled “Plaintiffs Bar is Steering Truck Crash Cases To Mega Verdicts.” Writer Y. Peter Kang called on Collins & Lacy attorney Scott Wallinger for insight into the trucking industry. Wallinger told Kang about courtroom dynamics in truck accident trials. The facts in a trucking accident case involving catastrophic injuries may… Continue Reading
South Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Automobile Insurance Policy Question
South Carolina law does not require punitive damages be apportioned pro rata between bodily injury and property damage in a split limits automobile insurance policy. In Government Employees Insurance Company v. Poole, 2018 WL 3300235, (S.C., 2018), the South Carolina Supreme Court answered “No” to the following question certified to it by the United States… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Hires Firm’s First Director of Business Development
Kevin N. Floyd brings a decade of legal industry experience to firm COLUMBIA, S.C – Collins & Lacy has hired the firm’s first Director of Business Development. Kevin N. Floyd joined the firm in June to lead business efforts at the firm. Most recently, Floyd was the Director of Communications for the Alison South Marketing… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Creates Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice
Michael Burchstead, leads legal work for public officials, political candidates, governmental entities, and other people or organizations with interests before the government. COLUMBIA, S.C – Collins & Lacy law firm has created a Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice. The new line of legal representation is led by attorney Michael Burchstead. Burchstead joined C&L from the… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
[COLUMBIA, S.C. June 2, 2016] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financials, human resources, facilities, marketing, and operations. “We are honored and delighted to have Carl join the firm,” said Scott Wallinger, chair of the firm’s… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Welcomes Christopher M. Huber to the Statewide Business Defense Firm
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 19, 2014] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Christopher Huber has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Huber is an associate practicing in the areas of insurance coverage litigation and professional liability. Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, Huber clerked for the Honorable Terry L. Wooten, United States District… Continue Reading
Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy Seeks 2015 Denim Day Recipients
Collins & Lacy employees sport their jeans and raise money on Halloween for Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter [COLUMBIA, S.C. November 10, 2014] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is reaching out to non-profit organizations in South Carolina to be considered for the firm’s 2015 Denim Day Drive campaign. The year-long campaign is a way for the… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
[COLUMBIA, S.C., November 5, 2014] –Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned top-tier rankings in the areas of workers’ compensation law and arbitration. The firm was also… Continue Reading