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Five Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2027; GWB Also Honored as Highly Recommended Firm

[Greenville, S.C. – November 12, 2026] – Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Benchmark Litigation. In addition, GWB was also acknowledged as a Highly Recommended Firm, an honor for receiving the most mentions, and held as dominant in South Carolina.

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation law firms and attorneys. The Benchmark Litigation Awards are determined using a research process that includes in-depth analysis of written firm questionnaires, examination of recent casework, and extensive interviews with litigators and their clients. These evaluations ensure that only the most groundbreaking achievements and leading practitioners are recognized.

The Litigation Star designation highlights lawyers who are consistently recommended as reputable and effective litigators by both clients and peers, reflecting a strong professional reputation and a record of success in complex litigation matters. Gallivan White Boyd is honored to announce the following Litigation Stars as recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2027:

Gray Culbreath – Appellate, Product Liability
John T. Lay, Jr. – Product Liability, Commercial
David Rheney – Insurance, Product Liability, Commercial, Personal Injury, Transportation
Ronald Wray – Product Liability, Commercial, Transportation

Also in the 2027 Benchmark Litigation release, GWB partner Duffie Powers was named a Future Star for the third consecutive year, a distinction reserved for lawyers who are building their reputations, showing strong potential for future acclaim.

About Benchmark Litigation
Since its inception in 2008, Benchmark Litigation has been the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation. The Benchmark brand has grown dramatically and garnered industry-wide accolades as the definitive hub for in-depth analysis of the players shaping the dynamic practice of litigation. Benchmark Litigation currently offers insight into the US, Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific legal markets.

About the Firm
With offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Gallivan White Boyd handles a variety of complex litigation for local, regional and national clients. Since 1948, our attorneys have been widely recognized for their experience, accomplishments and leadership.