Burnette Shutt & McDaniels attorneys ask court for an injunction ordering immediate changes at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

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 […]

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United States v. Zackey Rahimi: A restraining order’s power to restrain the right to bear arms

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 […]

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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel welcomes attorney Meredith Cooper Brown to the firm

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 […]

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2024 Super Lawyers lists Burnette, Shutt, Cox and LeFever

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 […]

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Opening a private practice: employment law points to remember

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, […]

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