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John T. Lay, Jr. selected by Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders for Seventh Consecutive Year

Columbia, S.C. – May 8, 2023

Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that John T. Lay, Jr.  has been selected for inclusion as a Global Leader in the 2023 edition of Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders – USA- Life Sciences- Product Liability, for the seventh consecutive year.

Since 1996, utilizing the recommendations of clients and private practitioners, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law. The Thought Leaders edition reflects interviews with the practitioners themselves, and its purpose is to showcase not only the practitioner’s vast experience but also their ability to innovate, inspire, and provide excellent service for their clients. John T. is one of three lawyers from South Carolina to be chosen as a Thought Leader in product liability defense.

John T. is a partner in the firm’s Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina offices.  With more than 25 years of experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation for clients, he has tried over 100 cases to verdict. He has also handled appeals at the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of South Carolina, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. In addition to product liability, John T. focuses his practice on business litigation, professional malpractice, insurance coverage and bad faith, and financial services litigation. In those areas, he has represented governmental and private interests alike.

As the Thought Leaders designation suggests, John T. consistently looks for ways to innovate and drive success in every case, while keeping the overall strategy and client’s general business goals top of mind.

About the Firm

Gallivan White Boyd handles a variety of complex litigation for local, regional, and national clients. Many of our attorneys have been widely recognized for their experience, accomplishments and leadership. With offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina, GWB is celebrating its 75^th anniversary this year.

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