Herbert W. Hamilton

A founding member of the Firm in 2004, Herb retired in 2017 after over 40 years of practicing law. During his career, Herb litigated commercial and construction law disputes, as well as business torts and financial services cases. He represented individuals, businesses, construction contractors and owners in all aspects of contract negotiation and dispute resolution, including state and federal jury trials, class actions, mediations and arbitrations.

Herb began practicing law in 1975 with the Columbia, firm of Whaley, McCutchen Blanton and Rhodes. In 1993 he joined Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP, where he practiced for 11 years before leaving to become one of the founders of the Firm.During his career, Herb held leadership positions in a number of civic, charitable and Bar related organizations including the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Haven Men’s Shelter and also received several professional accolades including Best Lawyers in America®† in Construction Law, South Carolina Super Lawyers®.†† and was Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated.

Litigation Counsel of America. Author: "Construction Law," South Carolina Practice Manual, South Carolina Bar, 2000; "When the Anchor Tenant Goes Dark," National Real Estate Journal, 1991. Former Partner, Whaley, McCutchen, Blanton & Rhodes; Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, L.L.P. Member: American Bar Association; South Carolina Bar (Chair, Construction Law Section, 1996-1997); American Arbitration Association (Member, Complex Commercial and Construction Panel, 1980-2005).

(Retired)