Sweeny, Wingate, & Barrow, P.A. is a mid-sized civil defense and business transactions/estate planning law firm in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1993, our firm’s creed is to provide top quality work for sophisticated clients in a work environment that is family oriented, collegial, and focused on meeting personal and professional goals.
We are seeking an exceptional associate attorney to join the estate planning, tax law, and business transactions team. Appropriate education and background in business, tax, accounting, finance, banking, or similar training and experience is necessary, in addition to membership in the South Carolina Bar. Our team guides clients through complex estate planning, including wills, trusts, and estate administration, and frequently includes trust and estate litigation in probate court or state circuit court. Our focus is to deliver strategic legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Familiarity with federal and state tax laws and regulations is required, enabling us to provide comprehensive tax planning and compliance services that minimize liabilities.
In addition to estate and tax expertise, we advise numerous businesses from startups to established enterprises on various matters, including entity formation, contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and ongoing corporate governance, both in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
We are seeking a self-starter with a commitment to providing practical, results-oriented, legal counsel while maintaining a client-focused approach. Must have the ability to navigate complex legal challenges with professionalism and personal skill, always prioritizing the best interest of the clients.
Employment package includes competitive compensation in the market, with full health and retirement benefits.
Please contact Kenneth B. Wingate (Ken) at kbw@swblaw.com or Matthew J. Myers (Matt) at mjm@swblaw.com to submit a resume and letter of intent.
Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. was started in 1993 when the named partners combined their 35 years of litigation and transactional experience to create a firm committed to excellence, integrity, and service. Since that time, the Firm has grown with the addition of lawyers of varying degrees of experience.
Our firm is structured to meet the litigation and consulting needs of individuals, businesses and insurance companies throughout South Carolina. Our practice is statewide and we regularly practice in each of the State's 46 counties. Our civil litigation team is equipped to represent your interests in the trial and appellate courts of both state and federal jurisdictions. We prepare every case as if it is headed to trial and intently work to preserve error should the case reach the appellate courts. Our business and estate planning team is also prepared to meet your individual or corporate needs.
We work hard to build long standing relationships with those we represent. Our practice is carefully structured to ensure that we provide quality service in a cost effective way.