GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche, P.A. is recognized in every practice area listed for the state of South Carolina in the 2011 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Chambers). These practice areas are Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. In addition, eight Wyche attorneys were singled out as leading lawyers in South Carolina in their respective practice areas. Rankings are determined by interviews with lawyers and clients and are designed to reflect the criteria most valued by clients.
Wyche is once again ranked in the top tier of South Carolina law firms for the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions practice area. Chambers notes that “Clients value the personal service, breadth of experience and sizable resources that the firm can bring to bear on corporate matters.” Wyche attorneys Eric Amstutz and Cary Hall are highlighted as leading lawyers in this practice area. Eric Amstutz has 30 years of experience and acts as head of the corporate group. Cary Hall is a senior member of the firm and specializes in tax law.
Chambers also ranks Wyche as a top tier South Carolina firm in Litigation again for 2011. The guide recognizes Wyche for its broad-ranging work in this area, noting “This accomplished practice is particularly commended…. It has recently represented clients in an IP dispute, personal injury litigation, shareholder class action and bankruptcy proceedings.” Attorneys Wallace Lightsey, Henry Parr, and Troy Tessier are singled out as leading lawyers in this practice area. Wallace Lightsey co-leads the litigation group and is a respected commercial litigator who devotes a large part of his practice to IP, patent and media litigation. Henry Parr’s practice centers around complex civil litigation, particularly securities, class actions and antitrust matters. Troy Tessier also co-leads the group and his practice covers general civil litigation matters.
New for 2011, Wyche is recognized as a leading law firm in South Carolina for Labor & Employment. The guide says “This team largely counsels small to midsized businesses on day-to-day employment issues, but also represents larger corporate clients during employment-related crises. The attorneys are particularly well known for their exceptional academic and professional credentials.” Wyche attorneys Mark Bakker and Ted Gentry are named leading lawyers in this practice area. Mark Bakker is widely recognized for his skills as a mediator and his personable approach. Ted Gentry heads up the practice and impresses sources in class action litigation.
Wyche’s Real Estate practice area is also recognized for the first time in 2011. Chambers says, “The firm offers comprehensive real estate counsel to a number of long-term, high-profile regional clients, including Wellstone Mills and TD Bank.” The guide highlights that Wyche draws upon its strong corporate and banking practice groups to handle complex matters, such as leasing agreements, and a number of large divestitures, representing both buyers and sellers in the sale of nonperforming loans and foreclosed properties. Jim Warren, who chairs the firm’s real estate group, was recognized as a leading lawyer in the state for his work in this area.
Based in London, Chambers and Partners has been publishing leading legal directories worldwide for more than 20 years and prides itself on the independence and objectivity of its research. With over 100 full-time researchers, the publication evaluates the strengths and reputations of law firms and individuals through extensive interviews with lawyers and clients.
About Wyche
Wyche is a full-service law firm which has practiced law and served the Greenville community for more than 90 years. In that time, Wyche has participated in landmark litigation, served as counsel on cutting-edge transactions, and provided community leadership that has helped shape and drive our region”s growth and success. With offices in Greenville and Columbia, Wyche is the South Carolina member of Lex Mundi, the world”s leading association of independent law firms.
