
Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2026 : South Carolina
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Duffy & Young represented Snap in a case in which the parents and estate of a young teen who died in a car accident brought suit against Snap and two of its officers, claiming that a feature of the messaging app Snapchat caused the accident.
Strengths
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Duffy & Young stand out for their reputation in the community and the strength of their relationships with it, in addition to substantive knowledge.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSADuffy & Young has a strong team of lawyers who provide a learned and experienced approach to all matters.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey have skilled and extremely bright attorneys at all experience levels in the firm.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey stand out for being very knowledgeable and easy to work with. The team is responsive and explains issues clearly.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey did what we needed in providing expert advice and representation in an extraordinary circumstance.
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Notable Practitioners
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John Linton
John Linton has an impressive reputation and many years' experience in handling complex commercial disputes on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He also has notable appellate expertise. Band 2 
Band 2 
Brian Duffy
Brian Duffy has an impressive background in a variety of litigation areas, ranging from class action lawsuits to lender liability matters. His clients include those in the pharmaceutical and real estate arenas. Brian is a total pro with exceptional knowledge, service and success. He is ten stars all day. I would unreservedly recommend Brian.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian is an intelligent and insightful lawyer with unmatched ties to the community.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian is an excellent and adroit oral advocate. His demeanor is disarming and pleasant without mincing words when necessary. In all, an excellent lawyer.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian is always resourceful and aware of issues, as well as being excellent at explaining legal issues in an understandable way.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian provides excellent client service and is highly responsive, practical, and thoughtful.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Rutledge Young III
Rutledge Young III is experienced in privacy breach litigation. He is adept at handling cases in both state and federal courts.
Rutledge is one of the best lawyers I have worked with.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSARutledge provides professional, honest and forthright analysis of legal issues or concerns.
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