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Will's practice focuses solely on litigation. He routinely appears in Federal Court, State Circuit Court, and Family Court. Will is admitted to practice in South Carolina, the U.S. District Court of South Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit. He represents individuals and small businesses prosecuting complex civil litigation matters. His primary areas of practice include personal injury/wrongful death, defective construction and dangerous premises, insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims, and family law litigation and adoptions. Will’s practice allows him to make a meaningful impact on individuals and the community by making sure the rights of individuals are protected and helping his clients create a path forward after a catastrophic event.

Will Maxey is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death cases. An Horry County native and lifelong South Carolinian, Will graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in English Literature and earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Will knew that he wanted to represent injured people against insurance companies and corporations, and he served as the president of the student chapter of the South Carolina Association for Justice, an organization of plaintiff’s attorneys in South Carolina dedicated to defending individuals’ rights to a civil trial by jury and to ensuring fairness in our state’s civil justice system.. Upon graduating law school and being admitted to the South Carolina Bar, Will served as an assistant solicitor, where he tried multiple jury trials to verdict and handled cases ranging from driving under the influence to drug trafficking. After serving as a prosecutor, Will began putting his skills to work on behalf of injured people in personal injury cases. During that time, Will worked at both large and small personal injury law firms, and brings the best of both worlds to Maxey McFarland Law Firm: the knowledge and skill to compete with any large firm and the individualized client service of a small firm.. Will lives in Greenville with his wife and remains a proud Pee Dee native, despite having made his home in the Upstate. He is a diehard fan of the Atlanta Braves, his beloved Clemson Tigers, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. When he’s not practicing law, you can more than likely find him on the golf course or at a sporting event.

Whether he’s helping a client or building something, Rusty likes rolling up his sleeves and doing things the right way. He credits mentors and real-life experiences for his work ethic and compassion. “I enjoy helping people,” Rusty says. “I view the practice of law as a service and not a business.”Rusty is licensed to provide that service in South Carolina courts and in the federal District Court for the District of South Carolina. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Greenville County Bar, and the American Bar Association. He also is a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice and has served on that organization’s Board of Governors.

We take great pride in the title of being a Trial Lawyer and must earn it everyday. We are prepared to go all the way to trial, every time. That is the only way to properly prepare a case, protect a client and achieve the maximum possible recovery. - Fayssoux Law Firm - Trial Lawyers with Results. Wally Fayssoux is a life-long resident of Greenville. He is married to Catherine O'Leary Fayssoux, a former prosecutor for Greenville County and together they have two sons, Hammond and Beck.. After graduating from The Citadel in 1996 with a BA degree in Business, he went on to follow in his father's footsteps and attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. Wally graduated in 1999 as a member of the National Moot Court Team and as a member of the Order of the Barristers. He then returned home and fulfilled a dream by opening the Fayssoux Law Firm with his father. Together they have over 50 years experience in the practice of law. Among his many professional associations, Wally is a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice and The American Board of Trial Advocates. In 2008, he was selected by the South Carolina ABOTA as "Young Lawyer Of The Year.". Wally has devoted a majority of his practice to representing Plaintiffs in civil litigation. He has established a reputation as a passionate and dedicated trial lawyer and has been successful in obtaining three of the top five largest personal injury verdicts in the history of the Greenville County state court system and recently achieved the largest jury verdict in the state in 2012 . His solid reputation is expanding statewide as he argues cases before the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the United States District Court.. Wally has helped his clients achieve extremely positive results in personal injury cases involving defective products, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, and other tort and business litigation. He has litigated numerous cases involving property rights, defending both individual and corporate Plaintiffs against the Government in individual condemnation and other takings cases. Wally has also established a significant criminal practice and has represented numerous law enforcement officers in both federal and state courts, as well as numerous private citizens in actions ranging from DUI to capital punishment. Although his efforts and reputation have been instrumental in securing numerous significant settlements for his clients, Wally is a zealous advocate of our jury system and has been lead counsel on over fifty (50) jury trials. While the client will always dictate the manner in which a case is resolved, Wally continues to solidify his reputation as a passionate trial lawyer who is always willing to try his cases before a jury.

Wade represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation in state and federal court. Since joining Wyche in the fall of 2011, Wade has had extensive experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, handling cases for major national and international corporations involved in antitrust, breach of contract, and trade secrets disputes. Wade is also a member of Wyche’s Environmental and Sustainability team and a regular contributor to the blog Environmental Matters.. Prior to joining Wyche, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ed Carnes on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Wade worked as an English teacher for six years before law school, and he maintains an interest in education and education law, writing two articles in the field and helping advise clients of Wyche's education practice group.. Active in the community, Wade is a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and serves on the boards of the Carolina Youth Symphony, Friends of the Reedy River, and Greenville County First Steps.

Rita works primarily in the area of general litigation, with an emphasis on environmental and insurance coverage issues. Her varied environmental experience includes advising clients on matters arising under the Endangered Species Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the SC Pollution Control Act. She assists clients in investigating and responding to matters such as permitting challenges, requests for information and enforcement actions before administrative agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Rita has taught Administrative Law at Clemson University and Environmental Law at Furman University. Rita advises clients on assessing environmental risks and incentives associated with corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate deals. Rita’s extensive experience in the area of insurance coverage includes assisting clients in assessing adequacy of coverage, filing claims, and securing coverage for defense and indemnification costs. Rita is also a member of the firm’s architectural copyright infringement litigation team, and she chairs the firm’s Recruiting Committee.

Prior to founding Maxey McFarland Law Firm with her partner, Will Maxey, Elizabeth practiced at a local personal injury firm and handled many different types of cases through all phases of litigation. Her experience extends beyond personal injury law, having also spent over two years with a Spartanburg firm that focused on design and construction law, professional negligence, and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims against law enforcement and other state actors.. Elizabeth also spent over 5 years as an Assistant Solicitor in the 7th Judicial Circuit in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she prosecuted a wide variety of criminal offenses, including property and financial crimes. In addition to her criminal docket, Elizabeth handled the civil asset forfeiture cases for Spartanburg and Cherokee County. During her time as a prosecutor, Elizabeth tried multiple cases to verdict, had many contested hearings, and gained invaluable courtroom experience.. Elizabeth is a two-time graduate of the University of South Carolina and remains a Gamecock fan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2011 and her Juris Doctorate from the Law School in 2014, both with honors. During law school, Elizabeth worked as a research assistant to Professor William Quirk and served as a peer mentor.. Elizabeth lives in Greenville with her husband, Ben, and children, Harrison and Walker. When she’s not working, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym, and playing tennis. Elizabeth played Varsity Division I Tennis at Appalachian State University until transferring to the University of South Carolina where she played Club Tennis and met her husband, Ben, who also plays. Currently she is an avid participant in USTA league tennis as a player and team captain.

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Oscar W. Bannister, Jr. (Bill) founded Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey along with John F. Wyatt in 2000. Mr. Bannister graduated from the Citadel in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. From 1962-1965, Mr. Bannister served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He attended law school at the University of South Carolina, where he received his J.D. in 1969. Mr. Bannister was admitted to the South Carolina bar, the U.S. District Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1969.. Mr. Bannister served as an assistant U.S. Attorney from 1970-1974. With over 35 years of experience in the courtroom, Mr. Bannister provides counsel and advice in the areas of Criminal Law and Family Law. He has successfully tried cases throughout South Carolina, earning a listing in Best Lawyers of America for the past 24 years (1991-2014) for his work in DUI/DWI defense as well as white and non-white collar criminal defense.. With a high degree of professionalism, Mr. Bannister has tried cases focusing on White Collar Crime, Criminal Taxation, Civil Practice, Divorce, Fire Loss, Litigation, RICO, Internet Crimes, Drugs and Narcotics, Tax Evasion, Tax Fraud and Criminal Tax Audits.. Born in Union, S.C., Mr. Bannister is a member of the Greenville County and Federal Bar Associations, the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is also LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated.

Mr. Nihar Patel graduated from the College of Charleston in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. Nihar earned a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 2005. While in law school, Nihar participated in a study abroad in which he attended Monash University Law Chambers in Melbourne, Australia and the University Of Canterbury School Of Law in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nihar first met Monty Desai when the two were enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley, and the two realized they each shared a client-centered philosophy of practicing law.. Nihar went to work for the Greenville County Public Defender’s Office following law school, gaining invaluable experience handling cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to high-profile murders.. He is a member of the Greenville and South Carolina Bars; is past president of the Greenville Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (GACDL); a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ); was named among Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2013; the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in South Carolina; and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Nihar and his wife Olivia have a young son named Jag and an Alaskan malamute named Juneau. In his spare time, he loves watching Gamecock sports, listening to live music, and spending time outdoors.

Monty D. Desai came to the United States on Christmas Eve, tually made his home in Spartanburg, S.C. After high school he joined the service in order to earn money for college. Monty would go on to earn a letter of commendation as a Navy Corpsman for the Marine Corps. His carrier, the USS Normandy was the carrier responsible for firing Tomahawk Cruise Missiles on Sarajevo, Yugoslavia in 1995.. Monty held a number of jobs following his service, however his father had been a physician in India and education had always been important to the family. He continued to earn his way throughout his undergraduate career at the University of South Carolina. From there, Monty went on to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School on full scholarship, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. It was there that he first met Nihar Patel, and the two realized they each shared a client-centered philosophy of practicing law.. Following graduation from law school, Monty served as prosecutor with Greenville County Solicitor’s Office. He also worked as a former adjunct professor in the Criminal Justice Division at Greenville Technical College.. Monty is a member of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Distinguished Council, the American Association of Justice, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association; and is licensed in the Federal District Court of South Carolina. Among numerous accolades, Monty has been selected for inclusion to the South Carolina Rising Stars for 2012 and 2013; he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum—awarded for achieving a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of $1 million or more; and he was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in South Carolina. In 2015 Monty was recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as ranked among the Top 10 Under 40 for excellence in the field of personal injury.. Monty is the father of two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, swimming and tennis.

Michael Melonakos was born in Monroe, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, where he majored in finance and international business and was the president of his fraternity. After graduation, Mike headed down to the University of Georgia for law school, and he’s been in the South ever since. While at UGA Law, Mike served as a notes editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property, was a teacher’s assistant to first-year law students in Contracts, and co-founded the Business Law Society.. As a young lawyer, Michael spent several years working for two of Atlanta’s premier insurance defense firms. He represented locally and nationally-known trucking companies, automobile insurers, and premises liability insurers in defense of lawsuits filed by accident victims. When Mike made a career move to the plaintiff’s side, his tenure in the large law firm environment and representation of prominent insurance companies provided Mike the experience necessary to obtain hundreds of favorable settlements and verdicts for his personal injury clients.. After a decade of practicing law in Atlanta, Michael and his wife Bren decided it was time to move back to Bren’s hometown of Greenville, SC so they could help accident victims in the Upstate area and be a part of a beautiful, growing city.. Michael’s experience in Atlanta’s fast-paced environment gives him a big advantage, as he has seen every type of injury and fact pattern and knows how to maximize the value of every case.. When not working for his personal injury clients, Michael volunteers for the Greenville Bar Association. He regularly volunteers at his children’s schools and attends St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and playing golf.

Meliah works primarily in the area of trial and appellate litigation, with an emphasis on complex civil litigation and intellectual property law. Her varied experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving corporate governance, commercial law, election law, governmental authority, and disputes over intellectual property -- such as trademark, copyright, patents, and trade secrets. She also assists clients in general corporate matters and advises clients on assessing intellectual property issues associated with corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. She has served as law clerk to The Honorable Jean H. Toal, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina and to The Honorable J. Michelle Childs, United States District Judge. Meliah is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business, where she double majored in marketing and finance. She also earned her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the ABA Real Property, Probate, and Trust Journal and as President of the Black Law Students Association.

Megan represents clients in complex real estate transactions, focusing her practice on the acquisition, development, leasing, disposition and private equity and/or commercial financing of all types of commercial properties, including horizontal and vertical mixed-use projects, retail and office parks, apartment complexes, residential subdivisions and other planned communities.

Matt Whitehead is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney, having represented numerous individuals of diverse backgrounds, local businesses, local government, and some of the nation's largest corporations in both state court and federal court. Matt now focuses almost exclusively on helping individuals and their families in personal injury, catastrophic loss and complex litigation matters throughout the state.. South Carolina born and raised, Matt attended the Honors College at the University of South Carolina and the UofSC School of Law, where he served on the Law Review. After graduating in 2005, Matt began his career as a litigation attorney in Greenville, South Carolina.. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the South Carolina Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, and National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and has completed the SCDTAA's Trial Academy. He has been named one of South Carolina's Rising Stars Super Lawyers for Personal Injury and has received the most votes for Greenville Business Magazine's Legal Elite in Personal Injury three of the past four years.. Matt’s education and experience provides unique and valuable insight into how insurance companies and defense firms approach the litigation process. This allows Matt to work closely with his clients in protecting their legal rights from the initial claim stage through trial. More than anything, Matt says he enjoys helping people cope in a one-sided system. These are often people who are in a bad situation through no fault of their own, whether it’s a car accident, an injury or worse.. Matt and his wife have three children, including a set of twins. They enjoy cooking out, the great outdoors, sports and travel.

Logan Rollins has been practicing at the Hawkins Law Firm since 2010. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Charleston School of Law, his MA in English from Clemson University, and his BA in English from North Greenville University. He is licensed to practice in all South Carolina State Courts, the District Court of the United States for the District of South Carolina, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Logan Rollins has handled cases from trial level through the appellate level. Honors, Awards & Memberships

Linda Hayes is an experienced Greenville family lawyer who has written and lectured on complex family law, child custody, and divorce litigation matters. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993 and has presented at conferences focusing on divorce issues and advanced family law. She serves families in Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, Spartanburg, and Laurens. Linda is a member of the Family Law Division of South Carolina Bar, where she lends her decades of experience in divorce and separation cases. In addition to her divorce services, she also regularly practices in powers of attorney and wills and estate planning for individuals looking to plan their family’s futures.. My interests include travel, cooking, fishing, reading.  I also enjoy gardening (more so the flowers and veggies, not so much the weeding!)   I enjoy writing materials for and speaking at family law NBI seminars throughout the state as it helps me to learn more and keep up to date with the ever-changing laws.

John was born and raised in Greeville and is proud to call the Upstate home. John attended Furman University before attending law school at Mississippi College School of Law. John returned to the Upstate in 2008 and began a clerkship with The Honorable D. Garrison Hill. John then worked as an associate with Mooneyham, Berry & Karow, LLC. In 2011, John opened The Law Offices of John M. Mussetto, LLC, where he primarily practices criminal & family law. John's office is located in the heart of downtown Greenville at 406 Pettigru St.

Joel Bieber was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania. One grandfather was a farmer; the other a minister. His father is an educator/minister and his mother is a hospital lab technician/ artist. When asked how his upbringing influenced him, he almost always responds, “I know how to milk a cow; am comfortable in church, a barn or a hospital; and have no ability to paint.”. As a young man, he attended Old Dominion University where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science before attending Oklahoma City University Law School and graduating with his Juris Doctor in 1986. Attorney Bieber has an extensive list of experience; as a Congressional Legislative Aide for former Congressman William G. Whitehurst, as a Virginia Legislative Aide for former Delegate Melvin Spence, as the founding member of the North American Brain Injury Society, and as a long-time member of both the Virginia and South Carolina State Bars. He has been recognized in many forums; as a Diplomat of Trial Advocacy by the National College of Trial Advocacy, as a top 100 Virginia Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association, as a top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of Virginia by the American Society of Legal Advocates, as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Virginia by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, as Best Attorney in America by Rue Ratings and as AIOPIA’s  10 Best in Virginia for Client Satisfaction.. Joel finds enjoyment in a wide variety of things; reading, the Indianapolis Colts, the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Wizards, maxing out his Fitbit, and spending time with family and friends. He is also a strong and passionate supporter of many charitable organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation, the United Network for Organ Sharing, CARITAS, LifeNet, Second Baptist Church Building Fund, Team Excel Excellence, and the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. He prides himself on being an information sponge and surrounding himself with positive people.. Get to know him better by subscribing to his daily blog.

Joe is a partner with Mitchell Ramseur, LLC. Consistently named among the top family lawyers by Super Lawyers – South Carolina, Joe is also named by The Best Lawyers In America as one of the leading attorneys in Family Law.. His practice is focused on providing counsel in a broad range of matrimonial and family law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, alimony and child support, paternity, prenuptial, and separation agreements. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in addition to settlement resolutions and mediation.. Joe’s affiliations include the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the South Carolina State Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association.

Jo represents clients in corporate, securities, and employment law matters. Her practice has an emphasis on corporate governance issues. She has served as lead counsel on public registrations representing over a billion dollars and has substantial experience in cross-border corporate acquisitions. Jo also counsels clients on employment matters, focusing on reducing the risk of employment-related litigation.

Jim Shoemaker's practice focuses on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on representing publicly traded companies. He is a former member of the board of directors of three public companies. Together with other members of the firm, he advises corporate clients on the full range of corporate activities engaged in by privately and publicly held companies.

Jim heads up our firm's Commercial Real Estate and Economic Incentives Practice Groups. He represents developers, public and private companies, lenders and investors in a wide variety of sophisticated real estate transactions, including the development, acquisition, disposition and tax-deferred exchange and contribution of properties, as well as build-to-suit and other leases for retail, commercial and industrial projects. Jim also advises and helps clients structure and obtain various state and local economic incentives in connection with the development or expansion of projects.

Jim "Poss" Parham has been practicing law with Wyche for more than 50 years with his focus in recent years primarily on corporate litigation. He's been listed in The Best Lawyers In America in the field of Business Litigation for more than 20 years. He has served in many leadership roles in both the legal community and the Greenville community at large, taught constitutional law at Furman University, and served on the Princeton Board of Trustees. He was a pilot in the Air Force and South Carolina Air National Guard.

I’m Attorney Will Hellams, founder of Hellams Law in Greenville, South Carolina. Before becoming a lawyer, I spent 20 years in public safety, where I saw firsthand how the justice system can either protect people or fail them. That experience is what led me to law school—and it still drives how I advocate for my clients today.. At Hellams Law, I represent individuals facing life-changing challenges: being charged with a crime, battling for custody of their children, or standing up to law enforcement after a civil rights violation. My practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and civil rights litigation. Whether you're defending your freedom, your family, or your rights, I fight to make sure your voice is heard and your case is treated with the urgency it deserves.. You won’t be handed off to a case manager or junior associate. I personally handle every case and stay accessible throughout. I bring the same preparation and intensity to the courtroom, the negotiation table, or the first strategy call—because I know what’s at stake.. If you need an attorney who understands what you're up against and is ready to stand beside you, I’m here to help.