T. Eugene Allen, III practices primarily in the litigation, creditors' rights and bankruptcy fields. He is an experienced mediator, specializing in insurance, bankruptcy, debtor-creditor and consumer issues.
Mr. Allen also has extensive experience in insurance coverage, insurance litigation, lender liability, commercial law and consumer credit matters.
In law school at the University of South Carolina, he was Leading Articles Editor of the South Carolina Law Review, a PAD scholar and a member of the Order of Wig and Robe.
He and his wife Clare are active members of Ashland United Methodist Church.
Career Highlights
· Certified Specialist - Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law, The Supreme Court of South Carolina
· South Carolina Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights since 2008
· South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association - President (1985-1986)
· Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel - Board of Directors (1998-2002)
· South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Specialization Advisory Board - Chair (1992-1993)
· South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association - Board of Directors (1992-1993)
News
Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Twenty-Four Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twenty-four attorneys have been listed in the 2012 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.
Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Sixteen Named to 2011 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been listed in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in firm's Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices.
Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by Their Peers
Nineteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2010 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.
"Bankruptcies still soaring in S.C."
In the Sunday, March 21st edition of The State newspaper, Nexsen Pruet attorney Gene Allen offers insight into why the rate of bankruptcy filings have slowed in South Carolina.
Nexsen Pruet Earns Designation as 'Midlands Green Business'
Nexsen Pruet has earned designation as a Midlands Green Business, joining other Columbia-area organizations that are committed to environmentally responsible practices in the workplace.
Twenty-Five Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina's Super Lawyers®
Twenty-five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2009 list ofSouth Carolina Super Lawyers®.
Nexsen Pruet Creates Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group
The new group will provide clients the necessary resources, skills, and expertise needed to navigate issues that emerge during periods of economic and financial uncertainty.
18 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
Gene Allen Joins the Board of Directors of the FDCC Foundation
T. Eugene Allen, III, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the FDCC Foundation, the educational and charitable arm of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.
7 Nexsen Pruet Lawyers Honored for Decades of Service
Nexsen Pruet honors 7 firm Members for practicing 30-Plus Years.
Publications
Avoiding Pitfalls in Foreclosure - South Carolina
In this webinar, Gene Allen discusses how to avoid pitfalls in the foreclosure process in South Carolina. He outlines the necessary steps to take when reviewing the loan documents, what to look for in the title search and any special issues that might arise in the process.
The Carolinas Insurance Litigation Review
This issue of the Carolinas Insurance Litigation Review includes:
- "Challenging Policyholder Claims for Bad Faith and Punitive Damages" for North Carolina
- "Combating Policyholder Bad Faith and Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claims" for South Carolina
Foreclosure of Mortgages in South Carolina
A detailed review of the procedure for real estate foreclosures in S.C.
Valuation of Claims Secured by Liens on Property and Appraisal Testimony
Hot and Humid:
This article discusses coverage for EIFS (stucco) claims under a comprehensive general liability policy.
Deficiency Judgments in Foreclosure Actions
A primer of the requirements when the foreclosing client seeks a money judgment after the foreclosure sale.
Civic & Professional Memberships
· Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
· South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
· South Carolina Bar
· South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association