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Sam Clawson Jr., an associate with Clawson and Staubes, was recently published in the maritime publication, Seaways , the international journal of the Nautical Institute.  Clawson brings a unique aspect to the practice of law — in addition to having his law degree, he also has a master’s degree in international transportation management and a merchant marine deck officer’s license.  He spends part of his time in the practice of law and part of his time sailing as a deck officer for a major international container liner. Clawson authored an article entitled “Mandated Rest Hours; The Compliance Connundrum” published in the September issue of Seaways Magazine. The article addresses the issues of the Manila Amendments to the Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) and the difficult choices the ships’ masters are faced with on a daily basis. “The demands of port calls mean that it is almost impossible for masters and chief officers to comply ...

Charleston, SC – Laura Simons , attorney for Clawson & Staubes , recently joined the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as their newest board member just in time to be involved with the 19 th annual Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure taking place on Saturday, October 20 at the Family Circle Cup Stadium on Daniel Island. Simons joins the Lowcountry Affiliate as the 12 th member of the board which functions to advise, assist and aid in efforts to support breast health education, outreach programs and to be another liaison in the community. She was inspired initially by the grassroots network of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, providing education, screening and treatment programs to those most in need. She comes to the Lowcountry Affiliate with experience working with the Cinderella Project in Greenville, South Carolina and Meals on Wheels in Charleston. “Since becoming involved, I have been so highly impressed by the dedication of those...

Clawson & Staubes, a law firm headquartered on Daniel Island with offices in Greenville and Charlotte, was recently recognized by the national publication,  The Best Lawyers in America®,  for the 2013 edition. Attorneys Sam Clawson, Ron Jones and Chris Staubes were selected as “Best Lawyers.” Sam Clawson also received the “Lawyer of the Year” award – the firm’s first ever “Lawyer of the Year” recipient. For more than a quarter century,  Best Lawyers  has been regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Sam Clawson was selected for the “Best Lawyers in America”   in the area of insurance law, as well as Charleston, SC insurance law “Lawyer of the Year.” Clawson has served as the managing member of Clawson & Staubes for 28 years and practices in the areas of personal injury litigation and insurance. He is a certified South Carolina Circuit Court mediator and mediates cases involving insurance law, business disputes...

Clawson and Staubes is pleased to announce that Amanda L. Callander has joined the firm’s Charleston Office. Amanda joins the firm’s Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Law sections. She concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions, banking and finance law, and corporate law, and has experience in commercial real estate acquisitions and development, entity formation, asset purchase transactions, and contract negotiations. She is an active St. Andrews Rotary Club and currently serves as an officer and a member of the Board of Directors. She lives on James Island with her husband and their two children.

Clawson and Staubes is pleased to announce that Brittany Boykin and Kyle Thompson have joined the firm.Brittany has joined the Charleston office and Kyle has joined our Greenville office. Brittany has joined the firm’s insurance defense section, where she practices in the areas of personal injury defense and premises liability. She represents insurance companies, individuals, and businesses in South Carolina courts regarding these matters. Kyle practices in the areas of insurance defense, construction law, and commercial litigation. He joins Clawson and Staubes after working in another Greenville firm for eleven years. Kyle focuses primarily on defending lawsuits alleging personal injury and property damage.

Chris Nickels recently spoke to the Charleston Young Professionals at their August luncheon held in the board room at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the luncheon is to educate young professionals on the role of local government and its impact on the business community. Specifically, Chris discussed that as election season is upon us, do the “young professional” truly understand the roles of their local elected officials? The discussion also entailed how to become engaged and make a difference. Chris emphasized that young professionals can make a significant impact on the region. Moreover, he emphasized that it is important for all citizens, including young professionals, to learn about the responsibilities of our local government at the city, county, and state level and how local government impacts the business community. CYP was established in 2006 by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce to help Charleston’s next generation of talent get connect...

Charleston, SC – Bobby D. Sessoms, Jr. , has joined Clawson & Staubes Of Counsel in its Charleston office. He will practice with the firm’s litigation section working primarily in personal injury defense.   Formerly a Claims Attorney with State Farm Insurance Companies, Bobby brings a wealth of experience in coverage and litigation management to the firm.  His primary office will be in Charleston, but he will also handle matters in their Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC offices. Bobby is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and he received his JD in 1980 from The University of South Carolina. Bobby has served as an instructor at Trident Technical College teaching both business law and criminal justice. In addition, he has lectured at The Charleston School of Law.  He has previously served on the Editorial Board for two South Carolina Bar litigation publications. Clawson & Staubes, headquartered on Daniel Island, has been ...

Barrett R. Brewer presented a NBI Continuing Legal Education Lecture on Business Litigation and Breach of Contract Issues at Trial to members of the South Carolina Bar on July 19, 2012, in Charleston County.