Morton & Gettys announced that John Mark Shiflet has joined the firm as an associate. Shiflet will base his practice out of the firm’s York office and will focus primarily on the areas of criminal defense and civil litigation.
Alice Paylor, a partner and member of the management committee at Rosen Hagood, has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession in recognition of her career accomplishments and leadership. Paylor is the immediate past president of the South Carolina Bar Association. She has served in various officer positions for the South Carolina Bar and other professional organizations.
Former Nexsen Pruet partner Rick Reames has been appointed director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23. His approval is subject to the approval of the South Carolina State Senate.
Collins & Lacy announced that attorney Jack Griffeth has been recognized for his mediation experience by the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), an invitation-only organization of professional mediators and arbitrators. Griffeth’s practice at Collins & Lacy centers on defense trial work. He represents employers in employment-related litigation and mediation.
Collins & Lacy shareholder Scott Wallinger has been certified as a circuit court mediator by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitration and Mediator Certification. Wallinger is the chair of Collins & Lacy’s professional liability practice group.
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