Irish Ryan Neville

Works with individuals, businesses, in-house counsel, and insurance adjusters in a wide variety of matters relating to commercial law, employment issues, insurance coverage, contract disputes, real estate, business disputes, property law, tort issues, construction, estate litigation, equity, and alternative dispute resolution.

• Spearheaded successful client engagements resulting in repeat business and positive referrals from satisfied clients.
• Oversaw financial management of the firm, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
• Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members to ensure alignment with company goals and foster professional development.
• Built strong networks with key stakeholders both internally and externally to support business growth objectives.

• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
• Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.

• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal counsel and addressing individual concerns.
• Managed a diverse caseload while maintaining excellent attention to detail and prioritizing tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
• Conducted extensive legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate advice to clients.
• Advised businesses on compliance issues, reducing risk exposure and potential financial liabilities.

• Assisted with case that resulted in $1M verdict affirmed on appeal.
• Settled Multiple Million Dollar Lawsuits/Disputes for both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
• Tried several cases to successful verdicts for both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
• Successfully briefed/argued Summary Judgment for both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
• Acted as mediator for multiple cases and settled all but one, which had a pro-se party.
• Assisted businesses, individuals, in-house counsel, and insurance adjusters from initial consultation, through discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal with commercial law, employment issues, insurance coverage, contract disputes, real estate litigation, business disputes, property law, tort issues, construction law, estate litigation, equity, and ADR.

• Taught first year law students how to analyze facts to determine legal issues, research the law, write legal memoranda/letters/briefs, and perform oral advocacy.

• Managed an organization of 3,887 attorneys with a $194K budget.
• Awarded best by ABA for public/member service, publications, and diversity inclusion.
• Founded Make-A-Wish partnership granting 4-year-old little girl’s wish to be a mermaid.
• Organized multiple CLEs on evidence, oral arguments, legal writing, and mediation.
• Published four newsletters a year containing scholarly articles by attorneys and judges.
• Educated minorities in South Carolina about the value of a legal education.