John T. Lay, Jr. Recognized in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA 2027
[Columbia S.C. – September 10, 2026] Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is honored to share that John T. Lay, Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA 2027 for both Life Sciences – Product Liability and Product Liability Defence, recognizing him among the top 30% of practitioners in these fields nationwide.
Alongside these distinctions, Lay is also acknowledged in the Lexology Index Product Liability and Healthcare and Life Sciences as a Global Thought Leader.
Lexology Index Thought Leaders: USA brings together some of the country’s foremost lawyers in a single report. Receipt of this special mention is not only a testament to experience advising on significant and progressive matters but also reflects the ability to inspire others. With this recognition, Lay is established as an innovative leader with an interest in the practice of law at the highest level, bringing unique insights that put him at the pinnacle of the U.S. legal market.
Lay is a partner in the firm’s Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina offices. With over 30 years of experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation, he has tried more than 100 cases to verdict. He also handles appeals at all levels of both South Carolina and federal courts. In addition to his work in product liability, his practice focuses on business litigation, professional malpractice, False Claims Act litigation, and insurance coverage and bad faith, representing both governmental and private clients in these areas.
About Lexology Index
Lexology is the number one global legal intelligence platform for mitigating risk, staying abreast of change, and finding expert counsel, built on insights, forward-looking analysis, and expert guidance from the world’s leading law firms. The Lexology Index research process starts with qualitative analysis. We canvass recommendations and feedback from corporate counsel or other clients who have worked closely with the nominees, as well as from eminent private practitioners. We also build and exploit datasets to corroborate and challenge market feedback and ensure our recommendations are rooted in and supported by detailed data. Our research team, building on 25 years of market experience, brings those data points together to create a market assessment to select the right external counsel or expert for the matter in hand.
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.