[ COLUMBIA, SC] Collins & Lacy, PC is pleased to announce that, Joel W. Collins, Gray T. Culbreath, and Jack D. Griffeth have been selected for inclusion in South Carolina Super Lawyers 2009. Super Lawyers features attorneys who are selected through a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
Joel Collins, founding shareholder of the firm, is being recognized for his work in Civil Litigation Defense. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense. He received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University in 1965 and earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1968. Mr. Collins recently completed his term as the 2008 President of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates, (ABOTA). ABOTA is the national organization of experienced trial attorneys dedicated to preserving the constitutional right to jury trials. In 2005, he received the James Petigru Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. Collins was selected for Best Lawyers 2008 and has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.
Gray Culbreath, managing shareholder of the firm, is being recognized for his work in Personal Injury Defense: Products. His practice focus includes products liability, class action litigation, transportation litigation, business and commercial litigation, and professional negligence claims. Additionally, he conducts an active appellate practice for his regional and national clients. Mr. Culbreath received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College. He earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He is an active member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and the International Association of Defense Counsel. He is a member of Lawyers for Civil Justice and the Defense Research Institute and serves as Treasurer for the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association. Mr. Culbreath has also been recognized by Best Lawyers and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Jack Griffeth, Of Counsel to the firm, has been selected for his practice in Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has been certified as a mediator by the South Carolina Bar and speaks frequently on the subject of mediation. He 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. Mr. Griffeth is a member of the International Association of Defense Council and has been selected for membership in Outstanding Lawyers of America. He is the past president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Council. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the South Carolina Defense Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Griffeth has appeared on the Best Lawyers list consecutively since his selection to the 11th edition in 2005 and has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.
