This past weekend, Andy Smith had the opportunity to attend the International Society of Primerus Law Firms Trial Skills Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These trials allowed him to hone his trial skills further and learn from some of the best trial lawyers in the country.

Students representing high schools throughout South Carolina were inspired by the comments from The Honorable J. Michelle Childs at the James Otis Lecture, presented by the SC Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and hosted by Collins & Lacy founder Joel Collins.

Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯 Wishing you a sweet and joyful New Year filled with peace, love, and blessings.

Recorded at the recent SC Restaurant and Lodging Association meeting in Hilton Head Island, C&L President & CEO Christian Stegmaier, interviewed Paul Garcia, SCRLA Board Member and General Manager of the Dayton House Resort at Myrtle Beach. Podcast link: tinyurl.com/ycyh8yu8

Christian Stegmaier’s latest blog outlines the true purpose of a complaint and how many swell into a political speech, press release, or a personal manifesto. Read the blog here: tinyurl.com/3p5dtyn3

A risk and insurance manager for a large corporation thinks she has one solution for stressed professionals. C&L shareholder Molly Flynn introduces you to Rebekah Rubino of Marriott Vacations Worldwide and her stress-busting program. Listen here: tinyurl.com/5242n5k5

Find out why litigation is just math and how every lawsuit is a financial instrument in Christian Stegmaier’s latest blog. Read it here: tinyurl.com/4w89wccz

We congratulate Shareholder Henry McMaster, Jr. on his recent recognition by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly for their Excellence In Law award, and more specifically for naming Henry one of their “Phenoms”. Congratulations, Henry!

Again this year, Best Lawyers® has recognized Collins & Lacy for excellence as part of their 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings. Read more in the press release: tinyurl.com/ycb59h7v

C&L attorney Jerrod Fussnecker, host of the Military Veterans in Law podcast, interviews service members who have made the transition from military to civilian practice. His latest episode features an interview with Colonel Michael Graham. Listen here: tinyurl.com/2c6hser5

Recorded live from HHI at the SCRLA meeting, C&L President and CEO Christian Stegmaier sits down with Chad Patterson of Raldex Hospitality for an insightful conversation about growth, leadership, and people. Listen here: tinyurl.com/26r3x2hv

Attorney Pam Larson has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group at Collins & Lacy. She will be working out of our Charleston, SC office. We welcome Pam to the team! To learn more about Pam, read the press release here: tinyurl.com/mwfp26bb

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We’re proud of our employees for coming together to support families in need this holiday season. Thank you to everyone who donated, wrapped gifts, and helped deliver them to Families Helping Families of the Midlands.

As we welcome the New Year, we extend our sincere thanks to our clients, colleagues, and community for the trust you place in us. Wishing you a year filled with health, success, and new opportunities. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the year ahead.

A recent SC Court of Appeals decision has clarified that pet owners cannot recover emotional distress damages for the negligent injury or death of a pet. However, the court left open the question of "special value" damages. Read our latest blog: tinyurl.com/2p9m7sx2

A recent South Carolina circuit court ruling reaffirmed the strength of the attorney work product doctrine—quashing a subpoena that targeted focus group materials and litigation strategy. Read more in the latest blog post from Kelsey Brudvig: tinyurl.com/kju78rwa

C&L atty Danielle Wilson participated in a panel at The Women in Business seminar sponsored by the Charleston School of Law Business Law Society. The panel gave students the opportunity to hear from three women attorneys regarding their personal experiences in the legal field.

We are pleased to announce that attorney Erin Conroy has joined the firm. Erin brings significant courtroom experience to her team at Collins & Lacy. Read more: tinyurl.com/33kn8tju

Five Collins & Lacy attorneys have been named 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. We congratulate them on this recognition. Read more: tinyurl.com/3hdzj354