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06/01/2026

We’re proud to share that Audra Byrd and Melody Breeden have been named 2026 Women in Business honorees by Integrated Media, recognized across Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B P*e Dee Business, and B2B The Grand Strand.

This annual recognition honors women across South Carolina who demonstrate outstanding professional achievement while remaining deeply committed to their businesses, communities, and families.

Audra is a highly regarded litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, business torts, and probate litigation, where she consistently delivers strong results for corporations, small businesses, and individuals.

Melody is a trusted advisor in estate planning and probate law, helping clients navigate everything from foundational planning documents to complex trust, estate, and fiduciary matters with clarity and care.

Please join us in congratulating Audra and Melody on this well-deserved recognition.

Click to read the full article and see a full list of honorees: https://www.integratedmediapublishing.com/sc-women-in-business/

05/21/2026

We are pleased to welcome Brian Hubacher to Turner Padget’s Charleston office as part of our growing Litigation practice.

Brian brings valuable experience representing clients in complex civil litigation, including insurance defense, professional liability, and construction-related disputes. He is known for his strategic approach and ability to efficiently guide cases from early evaluation through resolution.

His addition further strengthens our litigation team and reflects Turner Padget’s continued strategic growth as we invest in top talent and client service across the Southeast.

Welcome to the team, Brian!

Learn more: https://www.turnerpadget.com/turner-padget-expands-charleston-office-with-addition-of-litigator-brian-hubacher

05/20/2026

Our commitment to clients extends beyond the work we do—it also shows in how we engage with and support our communities.

Adrian Carter, a litigation attorney in our Florence office and a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, recently volunteered during Community Law Week, speaking with students at John W. Moore Middle School.

She discussed her path to the legal profession, shared practical insights on decision-making and professional growth, and answered thoughtful questions about her experience in practice.

Opportunities like this reflect the importance of investing in future leaders and strengthening connections within our communities. We are proud of Adrian’s commitment to the practice of law and to our community.

05/19/2026

We’re proud to share that Cathy Kennedy has been nominated as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation—a distinction limited to just one percent of attorneys nationwide.

This prestigious recognition honors exceptional leadership in the legal profession and a deep commitment to service. As a Fellow, Cathy joins an esteemed group of legal leaders, including notable South Carolina figures.

Congratulations to Cathy on this well-deserved honor.

04/29/2026

Seventeen Turner Padget attorneys have been recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in South Carolina.

This recognition highlights the strength and depth of our team across multiple offices and practice areas—from business and construction litigation to employment, workers’ compensation, and estates & probate.

Each year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys through a rigorous, peer-driven process, with no more than five percent named Super Lawyers and 2.5 percent recognized as Rising Stars.

Congratulations to all attorneys on this well-earned honor and for the continued dedication they bring to serving our clients. See the full list here: https://www.turnerpadget.com/17-turner-padget-attorneys-recognized-by-super-lawyers

04/29/2026

Last week, we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day across several days and at all seven of our offices. In our North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia offices we recognized the people who keep everything running behind the scenes, for our attorneys and our clients.

Each office gathered in person to celebrate, and our administrative professionals were gifted baskets of fresh-picked strawberries from a local farm as well as received other tokens of appreciation. Attorneys also shared their gratitude, reflecting on the many ways these team members support our clients and our practice every day.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt everywhere.

Thank you for all that you do.

04/21/2026

Turner Padget is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Legacy Law Firm by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, an honor that highlights the firm’s longstanding presence and enduring impact on the legal community in South Carolina.

The Legacy Law Firm designation recognizes firms with deep historical roots, sustained excellence in client service, and a lasting influence on the profession. Founded in 1929, Turner Padget has spent nearly a century delivering practical, business-minded counsel and building trusted client relationships across the Southeast—exceeding expectations since 1929.

“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects not only our history, but also the continued dedication of our attorneys and staff who serve clients every day with integrity and purpose,” said Pierce Campbell, Chief Executive Officer.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are also excited to continue that legacy with the opening of our Charlotte, North Carolina office, further expanding our ability to serve clients throughout the region.

With offices in Augusta, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, Turner Padget remains committed to evolving alongside our clients while upholding the core values that have defined our firm for nearly 100 years.

04/20/2026

We are pleased to share that Reggie Belcher has once again been recognized by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly in its annual list of distinguished attorneys.

Reggie is certified as a Specialist in Employment and Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court and serves as Turner Padget’s Practice Group Manager for the Workplace Litigation Team, which includes attorneys practicing in labor and employment law, workers’ compensation, and professional liability and licensing.

We congratulate Reggie on this continued recognition and appreciate his leadership, expertise, and ongoing commitment to serving clients across South Carolina.

04/15/2026

We’re proud to share that Pierce Campbell and Audra Byrd of Turner Padget have been named to Legal 500.

Legal 500 recognizes leading attorneys based on independent research, including client feedback and peer input, highlighting those who demonstrate exceptional legal skill and client service.

Pierce, the firm’s CEO, is a trusted advisor to businesses across South Carolina, guiding clients through corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial litigation.

Audra is a highly regarded litigator known for handling high-stakes commercial disputes, business torts, and probate matters, with a strong track record of results for her clients.

This recognition reflects their leadership, legal excellence, and commitment to client success.

Congratulations to both on this well-deserved honor.

Read more: https://www.turnerpadget.com/turner-padget-attorneys-pierce-campbell-and-audra-byrd-named-to-legal-500

04/10/2026

Congratulations Catherine Kennedy on being featured by Richland County Government as part of their Women's History Month series.

We’re proud to have Cathy as part of our firm and grateful for the impact she continues to make in our community. She exemplifies what it means to provide client service, the right way and to exceed expectations.

PROBATE PIONEER. For our last profile of Women’s History Month, we highlight Columbia native Catherine H. Kennedy. Before she was elected Richland County’s first female probate judge, Kennedy started her career as a high school French teacher, eventually graduating from law school at the University of South Carolina in 1981. She later became the state's first female attorney to serve as a probate judge.

Kennedy would serve as probate judge from 1987 to 1999, leading the charge for judges in applying the state’s new Probate Code when it changed dramatically in 1987. During her tenure, Kennedy helped develop a pilot mediation program for probate matters and a rule for permanent mediation in probate court. After leaving office in 1999, Kennedy went into private practice.

For her decades of work in probate, estate and trust law, Kennedy has received numerous accolades. These include the 2020 Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award from her alma mater, the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law, as well as the designation of SC Super Lawyer in Estate and Trust Litigation.

Photo credit: Catherine H. Kennedy.