SOWELL, INC
SANFORD, FLORIDA

Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, was created in 2017 with the merger of two established South Carolina law firms: Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, founded in 1996; and Robinson McFadden & Moore, founded in 1900. Sowell Gray Robinson is focused on Litigation + Business. Our attorneys help you quickly and efficiently, whether in court, in business negotiations or dealing with regulation. You define the objective; we analyze the options, define the costs and risks, and counsel you toward the best path. We deliver respectful service, whether you’re an international corporation or a local business. We are known for excellence, high standards, and community service. Skilled in all areas of litigation, our attorneys provide business and litigation advice as well as representation in all state and federal trial and appellate courts. For business matters, our attorneys have the depth of experience needed to assist you with organization planning and formation through the various stages of your business growth. Our goal is to help minimize the risks, avoid litigation, and maximize the benefits associated with your situation. Sowell Gray Robinson is the only law firm in South Carolina that is a member of , a global affiliation of commercial law firms. That allows us to effectively and efficiently manage complex transactions involving multiple jurisdictions. Sowell Gray Robinson is the only South Carolina member of Meritas, a global alliance of more than 7,450 lawyers serving in 181 full-service law firms across more than 240 global markets. Clients who engage a Meritas firm can be confident they will receive high quality legal work from firms that are deeply rooted in their local communities. In 2016, Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte celebrated 20 years practicing law in Columbia, SC with a yearlong commitment to service projects that give back to the community. With its theme for the year “20 Years Strong,” each of the firm’s 20 attorneys will participate in a service project that aligns with their personal causes and interests. “We have a passion for service to our clients and the community,” said Biff Sowell, member. “We appreciate the support we’ve received from our community over the past 20 years and we’re excited to give back in a big way this year.” The service projects range in diversity from clearing trails for Friends of the Congaree to donating home grown vegetables for Harvest Hope Food Bank and volunteering legal services for veterans. Attorneys from the firm will post regular updates throughout the year on the “Our firm is community oriented,” said Becky Laffitte, member. “Everyone here looks for ways to make a positive difference. Many of our attorneys represent individuals and organizations in our community on a pro bono basis. We hope our focus on service this year will inspire other businesses to do the same.” Receiving information on this web site or using this web site to contact Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the firm or any of its attorneys. As a matter of policy, this firm does not represent a client without first investigating for possible conflicts of interest and obtaining a signed engagement letter. Please do not send us information that you or someone else would regard as confidential or secret unless a Sowell Gray Robinson attorney has agreed to represent you. 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Representing clients involved in all facets of election disputes, ranging from defending incumbents in challenges brought by the losing candidates to representing election commissions involved in election protests. Sowell Gray Robinson's business litigators handle a wide variety of business issues, focusing both on complex commercial litigation and resolution of commercial disputes. Sowell Gray Robinson's Health Care Liability team consists of trial lawyers committed to defending Physicians, Hospitals, Extended Care Facilities and all types of Health Care Professionals and institutions throughout South Carolina. Handling construction claims in a variety of projects large and small. Sowell Gray Robinson has lawyers with the knowledge and experience to handle complex construction litigation.