Sowell Gray recognized as a SC Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte LLC has been named a Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year by the South Carolina Bar.

The firm received the award in recognition of its commitment to providing free legal advice and representation to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. (more…)

Cundari elected as a member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

cundari_pr_webCOLUMBIA, SC – Tina Cundari, an attorney with Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte LLC since 2005, has become the firm’s newest member.

“Tina has proven herself time and again since coming to Sowell Gray,” managing partner Cal Watson said. “We are extremely pleased to elect as a member someone with such immense talent and dedication.” (more…)

Sowell Gray hires Alexander Davis as an associate

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

alex_davis_1Alexander E. Davis has joined Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte as an associate.

A 2011 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Davis earned a bachelor’s in history from Wake Forest University in 2008. (more…)

Sowell Gray named a top tier metropolitan law firm in new edition of Best Law Firms

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been rated as a first-tier metropolitan firm in Best Law Firms, a US News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation.

Sowell Gray was recognized as a tier one law firm in five areas: (more…)

Amy Hill appointed to chair South Carolina Bar committee

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

hill_pr_webCOLUMBIA, SC – Amy L.B. Hill, of counsel with Sowell, Gray Stepp & Laffitte, has been appointed chair of the South Carolina Bar Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. (more…)

Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte welcomes Lindsay as new associate

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Alexis Lindsay_pr_webAlexis K. Lindsay has joined Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte as an associate.

Lindsay is a 2009 graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Dual Degree Program with a J.D. and a master’s degree in international business administration. (more…)

Sowell Gray’s Cal Watson becomes secretary of the SC Bar

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

watson_pr_webCOLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte Managing Member Cal Watson was sworn in as Secretary of the South Carolina Bar in Greenville on May 5, 2011.

Watson has served on the South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates since 1998. (more…)

Laffitte named Trial Lawyer of the Year by SC ABOTA Chapter

Monday, February 7th, 2011

laffitte_pr_webBecky Laffitte, a founding member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, has been named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

ABOTA is a national organization dedicated to elevating the standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession and to preserving and promoting the civil jury trial. (more…)

Laffitte honored with Matthew J. Perry Jr. Civility Award

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

laffitte_pr_webBecky Laffitte, a founding member of Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, has received the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Civility Award from the Richland County Bar Association.

The award, named after the U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Perry Jr., is bestowed annually to the judge and lawyer who best exemplify the word “civility” by exhibiting courteous and polite conduct while working in the legal profession. (more…)

Tiffany F. Hendricks joins Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

tiffany_hendricksTiffany F. Hendricks has joined Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte as an associate.

A 2002 graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Hendricks also holds a master’s in business administration from Colorado Technical University. She graduate cum laude from South Carolina State University with a bachelor’s in English in 1997. (more…)