Kathleen McDaniel honored among Influential Women of Law

Congratulations to firm co-founder Kathleen McDaniel, who’s among South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law 2025 honorees. It’s only the second year of the awards, but Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned honors both times. Last year, firm co-founder Malissa Burnette was among the recipients. Kathleen brings a unique skillset to her practice, combining […]

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Super Lawyers 2025 lists 7 Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys

COLUMBIA, SC – Seven Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys, including every partner at the firm, are included in the latest edition of Super Lawyers and its companion piece, Rising Stars. The annual guide’s goal is to create a national directory of outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. The Super Lawyers 2025 edition was […]

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Damages award overturned in appeal in civil lawsuit

The South Carolina Court of Appeals has reversed a $70,000 damages award stemming from a claim of emotional distress after a Laurens County couple sued to stop their neighbor from painting cars on an adjoining property. Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorney Sarah J.M. Cox represented the couple in the appeal. Their initial lawsuit claimed they […]

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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel represent Horry County worker in wrongful termination case

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys are fighting for a former Horry County worker who lost her job after making allegations of procurement fraud. Filed March 31 in U.S. District Court, the worker’s lawsuit alleges wrongful termination, defamation, civil conspiracy, violation of the South Carolina whistleblowers act, and violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments of […]

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Criminal Justice Civil Rights Team represents organizations seeking to stop execution

COLUMBIA, SC – Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys Stuart Andrews and Ashley Pennington represented three organizations that are calling on the South Carolina Supreme Court to stop the execution of Mikal Mahdi, set for this month. The amicus briefs were filed by the Criminal Practice Clinic of the Joseph F. Rice School of Law in […]

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Meredith Brown chairs Cinderella Project Collection Committee for Columbia

For more than two decades, the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division has made magic for students looking for that perfect prom outfit. This year, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorney Meredith Cooper Brown is helping lead that effort as chair of the dress and suit collection committee for the division’s Cinderella Project for Columbia, SC […]

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Malissa Burnette honored among Top 50 Most Influential in the Midlands

Congratulations to our co-founder Malissa Burnette, recognized in Columbia Business Monthly’s list of the Top 50 Most Influential in the Midlands. It’s the third time she’s made the list. She also was honored last year, and in 2016, she and firm co-founder Nekki Shutt were cited for their work as part of the legal team […]

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Justice Department gives Richland County 49 days to start protecting jail inmates

The U.S. Justice Department has found conditions at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, the Richland County jail, in violation of the Eighth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, it was announced today. The department’s report details the findings of a comprehensive investigation of the jail, which is funded and operated by Richland County. […]

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South Carolina Women Lawyers Association honors Malissa Burnette with Toal Award

Congratulations to Malissa Burnette, whom the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association has honored with its Jean Hoefer Toal Award. The honor, which the organization rarely bestows, puts Malissa in elite company. The Hon. Jean Hoefer Toal, who was the first woman to serve as South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice, was the first recipient. Elaine […]

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