|  | We handle construction disputes involving commercial buildings, residences and condominium complexes; land use litigation involving public nuisances, licensing, annexation, and development agreements; business dissolutions involving closely held businesses; zoning issues involving variances, nonconforming uses, and planned unit developments; constitutional tort claims involving civil rights claims for official misconduct (our practice is limited to representing government agencies and officials); contract disputes involving partnership agreements, corporate entities, and individuals; cases involving commercial conspiracies to harm economic interests; complex mortgage foreclosures; and commercial and consumer debt collections. Construction Law - Our firm handles construction disputes, including the filing and foreclosing of liens, litigation of contract disputes and warranty claims, and disputes with lenders and with neighboring property owners. Some representative cases are: Summer Place of Myrtle Beach Homeowner's Ass'n, Inc. v. Knight 379 S.E.2d 724 (S.C.App.,1989); Carolina Winds Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Joe Harden Builder, Inc. 383 S.E.2d 463 (S.C.App.,1988); Plaza Development Services v. Joe Harden Builder, Inc. 370 S.E.2d 893 (S.C.App.,1988). Banking & Finance Law - Our firm assists lenders, in formalizing and reviewing loan transactions, in resolving claims involving accounts and in collecting debts. Our firm represents commercial banks, credit unions, savings and thrifts, and holding companies. Some representative cases are: Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n of South Carolina v. Resources 596 S.E.2d 51 S.C.,2004; Peoples Federal Sav. & Loan Ass'n. v. Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club, 310 S.C. 132, 425 S.E.2d 764 ((Ct. App.1992) 1999); Peoples Federal Sav. and Loan Ass'n v. Myrtle Beach Retirement Group, 394 S.E.2d 849 S.C.App.,1990. Seven Lakes Inv. Group, Inc. v. Crowe, 377 S.E.2d 576 (S.C. 1989) Business and Commercial Law - We provide business and commercial law services to clients, including formation of organizations; preparation, review and negotiation of contracts; documenting bulk transfers and secured transactions, and litigating claims concerning business and commercial operations. Some representative cases are: Jeffcoat v. Morris 389 S.E.2d 159 (S.C.App.,1989); Emerson v. Powell 321 S.E.2d 629 (S.C. App. 1984); Sanders v. Coastal Capital Ventures, Inc. 370 S.E.2d 903 (S.C.App.,1988). Civil and Common Law Rights - Our firm defends persons, public employees, public officials, cities, counties and other government agencies, who have been accused of denying civil and common law rights in a variety of situations. For example, we have handled claims of libel and slander, invasion of privacy, police misconduct, sexual harassment, discrimination, prosecutorial misconduct, judicial misconduct, false arrest, false imprisonment, defamation, malicious prosecution, and cruel and unusual punishment. Some representative cases are: Quesinberry v. Rouppasong 503 S.E.2d 717 (S.C.,1998).; Priest v. City of Myrtle Beach, S.C. 7 F.3d 225 (Table) (C.A.4,1993); Constitutional Law - In addition to Civil and common law rights, our firm represents local governments in applying the U.S. and State Constitution and applicable court decisions in connection with issues involving discrimination; freedom of speech, search and seizure protections; eminent domain and inverse condemnation, elections; prisoners' rights; and freedom of information. Some representative cases are: Sloan v. City of Conway 555 S.E.2d 684 (S.C.,2001); City of Myrtle Beach v. Juel P. Corp. 543 S.E.2d 538 (S.C.,2001); Broadhurst v. City of Myrtle Beach Election Com'n 537 S.E.2d 543 (S.C.,2000); Southern Development Land and Golf Co., Ltd. v. South Carolina Public 426 S.E.2d 748 (S.C.,1993). D.G. Restaurant Corp. v. City of Myrtle Beach 953 F.2d 140 (C.A.4 1991). Todd v. Smith 407 S.E.2d 644 (S.C.,1991). Alternative Dispute Resolution - Attorneys in our firm are certified mediators and arbitrators, serving by Court appointment and private agreement. We also have experience mediating and arbitrating claims for our clients. Michael W. Battle served as the former Chair of the SC Bar Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has been mediating and arbitrating cases since 1993. Victoria T. Vaught has been arbitrating cases since 1993.
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