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11 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized in 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 30, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, a prominent legal ranking published annually by Thomson Reuters. This year's honorees include six attorneys named as South Carolina Super Lawyers and five South Carolina Rising Stars.James I. Ward IV Joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston Office
April 27, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to welcome James I. Ward IV to our Charleston office, where he will join the firm's litigation and local government practices as special counsel.Will Johnson Named 2026 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' for Business Organizations in Columbia, South Carolina
April 22, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Will Johnson "Lawyer of the Year" for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Columbia for 2026.What to Look for in an NIL Contract: 5 Key Issues for Athletes and Businesses
March 25, 2026
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts may appear straightforward, with athletes promoting products in exchange for compensation. However, the legal structure behind them is more nuanced. NIL agreements blend intellectual property rights, contract law, brand protection, institutional regulation, and even reputational risk management. As the value of these deals rises and compliance scrutiny intensifies, the enforceability and longevity of NIL agreements depend less on headline compensation and more on how key clauses are structured. Below are five essential NIL contract clauses that every athlete and business should consider.Connor Ocasal Joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville Office
March 09, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to welcome Connor E. Ocasal to our Greenville office, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation.
Howell Morrison Named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Bet-the-Company Litigation in Charleston
February 27, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Howell Morrison "Lawyer of the Year" for Bet-the-Company Litigation in Charleston, South Carolina.Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Robert Morgan to Raleigh Office
February 25, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Robert Morgan has joined the firm as an associate in the Raleigh office. Robert works with the firm's Business and Construction Litigation Practice Groups.Chris Gantt-Sorenson Named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Employment Law Power List
November 06, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is pleased to announce that Greenville shareholder Chris Gantt-Sorenson was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Employment Law Power List. Statewide, 11 attorneys were recognized.Actually Romantic: What Taylor and Travis Can Teach Us About Love, Money and Prenuptial Agreements
October 27, 2025
The news is official: your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. In other words, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged.While most fans are thinking about the love story, admiring the engagement ring and speculating about wedding details, attorneys everywhere are thinking about the prenup.
You may be picturing pages of fine print and uncomfortable conversations with your soon-to-be spouse. However, a prenuptial agreement is not about mistrust or questioning the longevity of your marriage. It is about peace of mind and reducing future conflict.
Whether you are a world-famous popstar, the guy on the Chiefs or simply someone looking for clarity as to their financial future, having a prenuptial agreement is one of the most loving and responsible things you can do.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Adds Lauren Rounsville and Douglas Thomas to Real Estate Group
October 16, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Lauren Rounsville and Douglas “Doug” Thomas have joined the firm’s Real Estate practice group as special counsel. Lauren is based in Greenville, while Doug is in the firm’s Columbia office.