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An update on our operations in light of COVID-19

May 26, 2020

M&G is starting its 11th week of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are extremely proud of our attorneys and staff who have continued to serve our clients and community throughout this challenging season.  We continue to host mediations and other activities, making use of virtual technology.  We are optimistic as we see many businesses and […]

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M&G Welcomes Three Summer Law Clerks

May 21, 2020

M&G Welcomes Three Summer Law Clerks

Mackenzie Catanzaro is a rising second year law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law. She was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University in 2017. At Clemson, she studied History and Communication Studies and was a member of Delta Delta Delta. Mackenzie has always felt led […]

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A Word from J.R. Murphy regarding COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Dear friends,       At M&G, our hearts are burdened by the impact of COVID-19 on our community and country.  In an effort to love our neighbors as ourselves, we are following the CDC recommendations regarding social distancing and many of our employees are working remotely.  We have also closed our office to non-employees.         However, we […]

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M&G Attorneys Lead ALFA Presentation

March 12, 2020

M&G Attorneys Lead ALFA Presentation

Murphy & Grantland is a proud member of ALFA International, a global network of quality law firms. Through this membership, our attorneys are able both to benefit from and offer unique educational opportunities from within that global legal network. This week, at ALFA’s 2020 International Client Seminar in Marco Island, Florida, M&G attorney Henry Deneen […]

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M&G Associate Alexis Blitch elected Vice President of SCDTAA Young Lawyer’s Division

December 3, 2019

M&G Associate Alexis Vitali Blitch was recently elected as the Vice-President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association Young Lawyers Division. She will serve in that role for two years, after which she will transition into the role of president of the YLD for the SCDTAA. The South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association launched […]

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M&G Founding Shareholder John Grantland elected to American Board of Trial Advocates

October 17, 2019

M&G Founding Shareholder John Grantland elected to American Board of Trial Advocates

Murphy & Grantland is proud to announce that our Founding Shareholder John Grantland was 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 […]

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Six M&G Attorneys Recognized

September 27, 2019

Six M&G Attorneys Recognized

Columbia Business Monthly’s August issue featured the 2019 “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Those honored were voted upon by other active attorneys in our area. Five M&G attorneys were honored. Brent Boyd was named by Columbia Business Monthly as a 2019 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” in the area of Construction Law. Kerri Rupert was […]

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M&G Attorney Anthony Livoti Named 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award Recipient

September 5, 2019

M&G Attorney Anthony Livoti Named 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award Recipient

Murphy & Grantland, PA is pleased to announce that Shareholder Anthony W. Livoti has been awarded the 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award.  This nationwide award is presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) to an individual who “has made a significant contribution towards achieving the goals and objectives of the organized defense bar.”  All nominees […]

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Four M&G Attorneys named 2019 Super Lawyers; Two named 2019 Rising Stars

July 8, 2019

Four M&G Attorneys named 2019 Super Lawyers; Two named 2019 Rising Stars

Learn more about our Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: J.R. Murphy John Grantland Anthony Livoti Ray Moore Peter Farr Wesley Sawyer Selection is based on peer nominations and evaluation and independent research. Each year no more than 5% of lawyers in a state are selected for Super Lawyers recognition and no more than 2.4% are […]

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M&G Shareholder Anthony Livoti elected to American Board of Trial Advocates

November 28, 2018

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 […]

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S.C. Family Court Judges Address Human Trafficking; Bring home lessons learned from national judicial institute

July 2, 2018

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 […]

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Murphy & Grantland Named Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year

May 24, 2018

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 […]

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J.R. Murphy Speaks to Leadership Forum at USC

May 10, 2018

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 […]

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“Fight against ‘modern-day slavery’ of human trafficking in South Carolina makes strides”

May 9, 2018

“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 […]

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Attorneys Recognized by Peers: Selections to 2018 Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars

May 3, 2018

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 […]

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Elliott Daniels Recognized by The State Newspaper

March 20, 2018

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 […]

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“Emotional Intelligence: Your Firm, Your Family and You”

March 16, 2018

“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 […]

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“J. R. Murphy on Encouraging Work-life Balance by Staying Involved in the Community”

March 7, 2018

“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 […]

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“Live 5 Investigates: Sex trafficking in the Lowcountry”

March 1, 2018

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 […]

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2018 Advance Sheet

January 20, 2018

A January snapshot of the Murphy & Grantland Law Firm.

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