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COLUMBIA, SC – Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys have asked a federal court to issue a preliminary injunction ordering Richland County to take immediate action to end inhumane conditions at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. More than two years ago, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel filed a federal lawsuit against Richland County on behalf of […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Congratulations to founding partner Malissa Burnette, included in the inaugural class of “Influential Women of Law.” The list of honorees is part of a recent edition of “South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.” The Influential Women of Law awards program recognizes attorneys for their excellent work, their commitment to their communities, and their service […]

By Amanda Mueller and Meredith Brown Attorneys at Law On June 21, 2024, in United States v. Zackey Rahimi, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Second Amendment right to bear arms does not extend to a person who is a domestic abuser; when there is a restraining order with a finding […]

COLUMBIA, SC – A familiar face has a new role at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Meredith Cooper Brown, who has served as a law clerk at the firm for almost three years, is now our newest attorney. A South Carolina native and former educator, Meredith will focus her practice on education, employment, and family law […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing their track record of success, M. Malissa Burnette, Nekki Shutt, Sarah J.M. Cox, and Grant Burnette LeFever again are honored in this year’s edition of Super Lawyers. The annual directory bills itself as a national guide to outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Published annually since 1991, the Super […]

You’ve trained for years as a clinician, working hard to earn the credentials you need to succeed as a professional. You’re ready to open a private practice. What now? Those next steps can trip up many licensed professionals – speech pathologists, audiologists, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists, chiropractors, and more. Medical professionals such as doctors, […]

Congratulations to our partner Jack Cohoon, who recently received the Boy Scouts of America’s Council Alumnus of the Year Award. An Eagle Scout, Scout parent, long-time leader, and past Cubmaster, Jack helped create the Indian Waters Council’s Law Merit Badge Day. The event brings together legal professionals and Scouting alumni, many of whom are Eagle […]

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 second time she’s made the list. In 2016, she and firm co-founder Nekki Shutt were cited for their work as part of the legal team fighting for marriage equality in South Carolina. […]

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel will be out in full force at the SC Bar State Convention Jan. 18- 21 in Charleston, with two of our attorneys presenting during continuing legal education seminars. Founding partner Nekki Shutt will discuss the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 during the Employment and Labor Law Section […]

COLUMBIA, SC – Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is deeply honored to receive the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. The honor is in recognition of the firm’s deep commitment to social justice, public service, diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Those are […]