John T. Lay, Jr. and T. David Rheney Receive “Lawyer of the Year” Honors by Best Lawyers® 2027 Edition
[Greenville S.C. – August 20, 2026] Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is honored to share that partners John T. Lay, Jr. and T. David Rheney each received the Best Lawyers® 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” award.
This elite designation is reserved for only one lawyer in each practice area per metropolitan region, based on the highest overall peer-feedback.
John T. Lay, Jr. was named the Best Lawyers® 2027 Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia, South Carolina. John T. has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2008; this is his ninth award as Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”.
David Rheney received multiple honors including the Best Lawyers® 2027 Litigation – Insurance “Lawyer of the Year” as well as the Best Lawyers® 2027 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Greenville, South Carolina. David has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2009, receiving a total of 11 awards as Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”.
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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.