
Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2026 : South Carolina
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Gallivan White Boyd, P.A. (GWB) is first and foremost a team of trial attorneys; as such, they bring extensive litigation and trial experience to the table.
GWBs Team-based structure promotes a collaborative environment that enhances its knowledge base and resources. Each group is led by a partner with extensive experience in the practice area and responsible for marshalling group and firm resources to maximize client service and outcomes. With Teams of attorneys serving all of South Carolina and North Carolina, GWB consistently demonstrates the ability to handle complex litigation for its clients. While its focus—and expertise—continues to be trial work, their scope and capabilities are far more diverse.
GWB clients are located across the United States and include well-known publicly traded companies and privately held corporations involved with banking and finance, professional services, design and construction, transportation, manufacturing, and insurance. GWB also represents governmental entities, professional associations and individuals.
GWB strives to maintain its position at the top of the list for many of their long-time clients. By growing and expanding to meet the growing needs of its clients, GWB demands excellence of its work product and service to its clients; seeking feedback through various methods including face-to-face meetings, GWB believes the investment in client communication results in more satisfied clients and a more effective law firm.
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Work Highlights
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Gallivan, White & Boyd represents Colgate in all talcum powder litigation in South Carolina.
Strengths
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Gallivan, White & Boyd is very thorough, above board and willing to try cases to jury verdict which is a major strength.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGallivan, White & Boyd possess good communication skills and demonstrate innovative ways to settle cases.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGWB does an excellent job advising us in high risk cases and developing strategies to minimise the risk and exposure.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGallivan, White & Boyd is extremely competent, detail oriented and on the ball with respect to every single issue in the case.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGallivan, White & Boyd has worked on our most complex and sophisticated matters and brought them to resolution.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
John T. Lay, Jr.
John Lay is a highly reputed lawyer who regularly acts for clients in complex litigation relating to economic development incentives, insurance and product liability, as well as defamation claims. He also has considerable experience in handling arbitrations. John was beyond prepared, a stellar orator and cross examiner, tough but also cordial with his colleagues on both sides. I would recommend him to anyone.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAJohn is so well-connected and takes care and time to dig into our business.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAJohn T exhibits all qualities at the highest level. His enthusiasm for serving clients in their times of need is integral to a positive relationship.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Gray T. Culbreath
Gray Culbreath is a well-regarded trial and appellate lawyer who regularly handles complex commercial litigation and class actions on behalf of individual and corporate clients, as well as major insurers. Gray was an excellent and thorough attorney in the cases I worked with him.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Lindsay A Joyner
Lindsay Joyner is an established and well-respected lawyer representing corporate entities in contractual disputes and lender liability cases.
I would beyond highly recommend this brilliant and fantastic trial lawyer.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSALindsey is dedicated and committed to success for her clients, and she is willing to learn everything she needs to know to provide effective legal advice.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSALindsay’s level of service is exceptional across the board. Her knowledge of local rules, procedures and judges, along with her competence on legal issues, responsiveness and efficiency exceeds my expectations.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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Gray T. Culbreath
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Lindsay A Joyner
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John T. Lay, Jr.
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