BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW

Since its inception in 1947, GWB has been a leading business and commercial litigation firm in South Carolina. Jennifer Johnsen, leader of the GWB Business and Commercial Law Group, and the attorneys in this group combine a depth of trial experience with substantive expertise in resolving sophisticated business disputes before and after lawsuits are filed as well as in the representation of clients in transactions.

The litigators in the Business and Commercial Law group have handled complex litigation for businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, insurance, telecommunications, securities, finance, construction and manufacturing. They have served as statewide counsel and lead class action counsel in state and federal courts, and are experienced in advising clients on electronic discovery matters. These litigators are also experienced in handling related business litigation, including actions over benefits and fiduciary responsibilities, claims of malpractice for professionals and intellectual property issues.

In addition to handling business and commercial litigation, intellectual property, professional negligence, healthcare and benefits and design and construction litigation, the Business and Commercial Law Group manages a great deal of transactional work in corporate matters, probate, real estate and banking and bankruptcy.

Notable Cases

• Covan et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina et al.
  
• Avondale Mills v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, C.A. No. 1:05-cv-2817-MBS (DSC 2005)