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Valid Exclusion Upheld by S.C. Court of Appeals
The S.C. Court of Appeals has upheld the validity of the fleeing from law enforcement and commission of felony exclusions contained in a personal automobile policy. Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Walls, et al., Opinion No. 5653. J.R. Murphy of Murphy & Grantland, P.A. presented the case and successfully argued that the issue was […]
M&G Shareholder Anthony Livoti elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
Murphy & Grantland is proud to announce that Shareholder Anthony Livoti was recently elected to membership in the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an invitation-only organization that has worked since 1958 to preserve and promote the right to a civil jury trial provided by the Seventh Amendment to […]
S.C. Family Court Judges Address Human Trafficking; Bring home lessons learned from national judicial institute
Columbia – South Carolina Family Court Judges are taking steps to help in the fight against human trafficking in South Carolina. Judges Michelle M. Hurley (5th Circuit, Columbia), Michèle Patrão Forsythe (9th Circuit, Charleston), Melissa J. Buckhannon (15th Circuit, Conway) and Jan B. Bromell Holmes (15th Circuit, Georgetown) participated in the National Council of Juvenile […]
Murphy & Grantland Named Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year
Honor bestowed by the South Carolina Bar at House of Delegates meeting Columbia – The South Carolina Bar has named Murphy & Grantland as the 2017 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. The pro bono program award was presented to co-founding shareholder John M. Grantland at the Wild Dunes resort on the Isle of […]
J.R. Murphy Speaks to Leadership Forum at USC
Murphy & Grantland, PA’s founding shareholder, J.R. Murphy, was invited by The Executive and Entrepreneurial Leadership Forum (EII Forum) to the University of South Carolina campus recently to offer his insights into leadership development to an elite group of campus leaders. Under his leadership, Murphy and Grantland has developed The Leadership Development Program. The program […]
“Fight against ‘modern-day slavery’ of human trafficking in South Carolina makes strides”
The Sunday May 6th edition of Charleston’s The Post and Courier reported on human trafficking in South Carolina. Reporter Gregory Yee examined strides made in the state since the passage of anti-human trafficking legislation in 2012. He called on an associate of Murphy & Grantland for insight. An excerpt from the report: Elliott Daniels, a […]
Attorneys Recognized by Peers: Selections to 2018 Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars
Six Murphy & Grantland attorneys are listed in the 2018 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars. 2018 Super Lawyers® J.R. Murphy in the areas of Insurance Coverage, Appellate, Personal Injury – General John M. Grantland in the area of Civil Litigation Defense Anthony W. Livoti in the areas of Insurance Coverage, Alternative Dispute Resolution […]
Elliott Daniels Recognized by The State Newspaper
Murphy & Grantland attorney named as a 2018 20 Under 40 winner Columbia – Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott B. Daniels is among those to be honored by The State newspaper on Thursday evening. The publication’s annual 20 under 40 edition highlights the work of business, non-profit and civil professionals who are younger than 4o […]
“Emotional Intelligence: Your Firm, Your Family and You”
The January – March 2018 edition of RichBarNews includes an article written by Murphy & Grantland attorney Henry Deneen. The newsletter of the Richland County Bar Association published “Emotional Intelligence: Your Firm, Your Family and You.” Since returning to private practice in South Carolina in 2016, Deneen has become an emotional intelligence leader within the state’s legal […]
“J. R. Murphy on Encouraging Work-life Balance by Staying Involved in the Community”
The March 2, 2018 edition of Metro Columbia CEO featured M&G founding and managing shareholder J.R. Murphy. He discussed the law firm’s values and how those encourage attorneys and staff to be involved in the community. An excerpt: One of our maxims is ‘No amount of success at work will make up for failure at home.’ That […]
“Live 5 Investigates: Sex trafficking in the Lowcountry”
In February, Charleston’s WCSC television produced a special report regarding human trafficking. Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott Daniels spoke with reporter Kolbie Satterfield about the crimes and what attorneys are doing to in response. An excerpt from the report: Daniels represents trafficking survivors pro-bono and works with the task force to provide legal assistance for survivors of […]
2018 Advance Sheet
A January snapshot of the Murphy & Grantland Law Firm.
“SPECIAL: Cracking Down on Human Trafficking in South Carolina”
On Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2018, FOX 24 in Charleston dedicated its broadcast to exploring these crimes in South Carolina. Murphy & Grantland attorney Elliott Daniels serves on the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force (2017 annual report) and represents survivors pro bono. He spoke at length with anchor Leyla Gulen. “When survivors have lawyers, they […]
Anthony Livoti to Lead Defense Attorneys in 2018
Livoti Installed as President of South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association Murphy & Grantland shareholder Anthony Livoti is the newly installed President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (SCDTAA). The installation came at the group’s 50th Annual meeting in November. Since its inception in 1968, SCDTAA has grown from a group of six […]
“The Persecution of Ting Xue”
The shareholders of Murphy & Grantland proudly support firm attorneys who give of their time to pro bono causes. A recent example is worthy of note. Tim Newton answered a call to serve from Advocates International. At a moment’s notice, Tim quickly drafted an amicus (friend of the court) brief for the United State’s Supreme […]
“Grasping for a Way Out”
The cover story in the November 8, 2017 edition of The Free Times is entitled “Grasping For A Way Out: How Heather Cook Escaped Sex Trafficking — and How Authorities Could Have Helped.” Writer David Travis Bland took an in-depth look at how “sex trafficking is hidden” and authorities have “begun to understand and combat […]
Murphy & Grantland Honored with Communications Award
Murphy & Grantland earns Palmetto Award of Excellence Columbia – The South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators presented Murphy & Grantland with an Award of Excellence at the group’s annual Palmetto Awards show on November 2. The civil defense firm launched its “Erasing Risk” campaign in early 2017. The image-driven messaging […]
Law Firm Marketing Director Joins TFA Board in SC
Murphy & Grantland’s Kevin Floyd begins 3 year-term Columbia – Teach for America South Carolina has tabbed a veteran business communicator to join its Regional Advisory Board. Kevin Floyd, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Murphy & Grantland law firm, began his three-year term in August. Floyd is a former TV news executive producer […]
“Out-Of-Court Resolutions Gaining Favor”
Murphy & Grantland attorney Ray Moore appeared on South Carolina Business Review on September 15, 2017 to discuss alternative dispute resolution. Moore is certified as a mediator and arbitrator by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The following is a description of the “Out-Of-Court Resolutions Gaining Favor” interview with Mike Switzer […]