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Gallivan, White & Boyd PA

United States 2025

Overview

Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. (GWB) is listed as one of the Southeast’s leading law firms in business litigation by Chambers and Partners. The firm’s attorneys serve clients from four offices: Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm frequently represents corporations, businesses, and individual clients in complex business and commercial disputes, insurance matters and litigation.

GWB is a respected member of the community and legal profession in North Carolina and South Carolina with a proud history of leadership. Many of the firm’s attorneys hold leadership positions in distinguished professional and civic organizations. Recently, three of the firm’s attorneys created history by serving as Presidents of DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, and the International Association of Defense Counsel during the same year.

Founded:
1948
Size:
70
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Practice Areas:
20
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
26

Rankings

Regional

Charleston-SC

Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Charleston-SC
Litigation - Banking and Finance

Charlotte

Tier
2
Charlotte
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Charlotte
Litigation - Insurance

Columbia-SC

Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Appellate Practice

About Our Clients

Representative clients include: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; Bayer Corporation; Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina; Canal Insurance Company; Carolina Canners, Inc.; City of Greenville; CoLinx, LLC; CSX Transportation, Inc; DirecTV, Inc; Gallagher Bassett; Greenville Airport Commission; Hewitt Coleman & Associates, Inc; Home Depot; Laurel Baye Healthcare; Minnesota Lawyers Mutual; Norfolk Southern Corporation; Nutricia USA, Inc; Orian Rugs, Inc; Oxford Capital Partners, LLC; Palmetto Commercial, LLC; Prime, Inc.; Spartan Foods; Stewart Title Guaranty Company; SunTrust Bank; Swift Transportation; Textron; UBS; Zurich North America.

Select Clients

AIG Bayer Corporation Biomed, Inc. Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Brookdale Senior Living Charter Communications CSX Transportation, Inc. DirecTV, Inc. EMC Insurance General Electric Michelin North America, Inc Norfolk Southern Corporation South Carolina Bank & Trust Swift Transportation Teva Pharmaceuticals Textron Zurich North America

Rankings

Regional

Charleston-SC

Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Charleston-SC
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Charleston-SC
Litigation - Banking and Finance

Charlotte

Tier
2
Charlotte
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Charlotte
Litigation - Insurance

Columbia-SC

Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Columbia-SC
Litigation - Construction
Tier
3
Columbia-SC
Construction Law

Greenville

Tier
1
Greenville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Greenville
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Greenville
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Greenville
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Greenville
Mediation
Tier
1
Greenville
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Greenville
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Greenville
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Greenville
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
2
Greenville
Arbitration
Tier
2
Greenville
Construction Law
Tier
2
Greenville
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Greenville
Litigation - ERISA
Tier
2
Greenville
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
3
Greenville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
3
Greenville
Employment Law - Individuals

Practice Areas

Gallivan, White & Boyd PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 21 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Arbitration
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Insurance Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mediation
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Gallivan, White & Boyd PA proudly has 26 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Gallivan, White & Boyd PA is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Gallivan, White & Boyd PA has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Gallivan, White & Boyd PA continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Chambers USA - Leading Law Firm
Best Law Firm by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
ABA Journal - The Blawg 100: Torts

Offices & Contacts

Greenville, SC
One Liberty Square, Suite 1200
55 Beattie Place
Greenville, SC 29601
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Charlotte, NC
6805 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Charleston, SC
Columbia, SC
1201 Main Street, Suite 1200
P.O. Box 7368
Columbia, SC 29201
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