General Biography
Jeff has been a member of the firm for 15 years.  He is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Construction teams.

Prior to law school, Jeff completed the MBA Program at the University of Texas.  This education has prepared Jeff to assist business clients with solutions for a broad range of business and commercial matters. In Jeff’s litigation practice he has handled cases involving construction defects, non-competition agreements, trade secrets, shareholder oppression, corporate dissolution, piercing the corporate veil, civil conspiracy, commercial contracts, professional liability (accountants and real estate appraisers), unfair trade practices, real estate, and will and probate disputes.  He has also handled numerous appeals resulting in several reported decisions.

Bar Admissions
South Carolina Bar
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit

Education
University of Georgia, B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1985
University of Texas, MBA, 1987
University of Georgia, J.D., 1990

Professional/Civil Affiliation
Defense Research Institute, Member of Commercial Litigation and Construction Committees,
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
Florence Midday Sertoma Club, president 1999-2004

Speeches
Numerous presentations on construction topics including contractual risk transfer in construction contracts, bond claims and mechanic’s liens.