We are thrilled to announce that six of our ten attorneys are on the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.  What is Super Lawyers? As part of Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, assuring a credible and relevant annual list. Super Lawyers aims to create a credible and comprehensive list of outstanding attorneys as a resource for both referring ..read more

Most business organization statutes including those for corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships provide remedies for oppressed shareholders or partners. Statutes generally are phrased in terms of the power of the courts to dissolve a corporation or limited liability company when the Court finds that those in control of the corporation have acted illegally, fraudulently, or in a manner which is oppressive to some shareholder, or members or have engaged in conduct which is “unfairly prejudicial” either to the corporation or to any shareholder or member. These statutes ..read more

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (“AI”) is changing the way that many businesses work, and law firms are no exception. Between providing time-saving tools to improve marketing, legal research, and even writing, Artificial Intelligence can cut back on hours of work freeing up time to focus on working directly with clients, taking on more cases, and increasing revenue. Overall, this can have a significant impact on a law firm’s productivity and client satisfaction, but in an industry that’s typically slow to adopt new technology, how long will it be until we see this kind of impact? W ..read more

A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Morgan v. Sundance Inc., 596 U.S. 411 (2022), addressed the issue of the enforceability of arbitration agreements in contracts and the ability of the federal courts to create arbitration-specific waiver rules. Before Morgan, the US Circuit Courts of Appeals had not reached a consensus over the standard for determining whether a party to an arbitration agreement covered by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) had waived the right to arbitrate. More specifically, whether the court needed to find a showing of prejudice against the non-moving party. Whil ..read more

Charleston, SC. (March 20, 2024) – James A. “Chip” Bruorton IV, Esq. has been named co-managing member of Rosen Hagood, LLC. Mr. Bruorton assumes the role previously held by H. Brewton Hagood, Esq.  Mr. Hagood will continue to practice in the areas of construction litigation, mediation and arbitration, commercial litigation, and probate and estate litigation. “I am honored and excited to help lead the firm that has been so good to me for the past 21 years.  Brew has been a great mentor throughout my career, and I look forward to continuing the success of the firm that he has been suc ..read more

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the impact these devastating and often life-changing events have on victims and their loved ones. Here at Rosen Hagood, we represent clients who have suffered brain injuries and observe first-hand the challenges that they face. We also recognize the incredible work that doctors, caregivers, and families provide in supporting brain injury victims. A brain injury can happen because of something internal, like a stroke or hemorrhage, but it is often the result of severe external force sustained to the head. These injuries are typically r ..read more

Are you suffering from hearing loss as a result of working as a federal employee in a loud workplace? If so, our hearing loss attorneys may be able to help. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work each year. This noise level can lead to permanent hearing loss which can adversely affect your quality of life. You can lose the ability to hear high-frequency sounds, understand speech, and even communicate efficiently. Loss of hearing as a result of consistent loud noises in the workplace is a large enough issue that OSHA created a Noi ..read more

One of the many challenges that arise throughout the course of a construction project is the issue of payment to subcontractors and suppliers. While your contract may designate that you will be paid for the work you do or the supplies you furnish upon completion or delivery, the contractor in charge of the project may not be motivated to pay you on time or at all. Fortunately, there are federal and state laws designed to combat this risk and help you receive payment for the work that you complete or supplies that you deliver. The terminology varies from public project to private project, but t ..read more

Andrew Gowdown, a managing partner at Rosen Hagood, has been involved with the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) for several years. At the start of 2024, he stepped into a new role as the President of the Board of Directors. As a personal injury attorney who frequently works with survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families, Andrew is well aware of the many challenges that arise in the aftermath of a brain injury. He joined BIASC because he wanted to do more to help support individuals who have suffered a TBI and to educate others about the importance of brain ..read more

Regardless of whether you’ve just been served divorce papers, just found out that your spouse is committing adultery, or are just wondering what a divorce might involve because your marriage is not working, you will likely have a lot of questions as well as some anxiety. That is normal. We are here to answer those questions and educate you on the family court process. Typically, at the first meeting, we like to get a history of your marriage, discuss your children’s needs, get a picture of overall financial situation, and find out what your goals are in the first meeting. We can explain to you ..read more