Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA

08/06/2026

Senior Superlatives for National Paralegal Day! Amy Abercrombie: Most likely to get out of bed to file a responsive memorandum in federal court at 11:59 pm. Traci Wolfe: Most likely to remember the name of a client's childhood dog. Allison Louderbough: Most likely to make friends with staff in a non-court tribunal no one else has ever heard of. Our paralegals are the best of the best!

08/05/2026

Congratulations to our “elites!” Kathleen McDaniel, Jack Cohoon and Lydia Robins Hendrix are honored in the latest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual publication of “Columbia Business Monthly.” Learn more: https://burnetteshutt.law/legal-elite-2026/

07/25/2026

⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ We had a fun time seeing the Columbia Fireflies play on Tuesday. Thanks
Richland County Bar Association for hosting us. Play ball!

07/08/2026

Mark your calendar! Next week, the SC Bar, the South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society, and the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law are sponsoring. “America 250: The Founding Decade of America from a South Carolina Perspective.” The day-long program, set for July 14, carries seven continuing legal education credits. Speakers will include legal luminaries and Constitutional scholars from South Carolina and beyond, with topics spanning periods from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to today. Burnette Shutt & McDaniel founding partner and SC Bar president Nekki Shutt helped plan the program, and she also will deliver opening remarks. Registration is open through the day of the event at the Bar’s web site: https://www.scbar.org/Seminars/Info/sessionaltcd/S2026_103

07/07/2026

Introducing Mary Faith Poteat, our second summer law clerk!

Mary Faith was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University in 2025 with a degree in Global Studies in Human Sciences and minors in Social Work and Human Development & Family Science.

Long before law school, Mary Faith found herself drawn to the people other systems tend to overlook. Through years of service with vulnerable populations, including asylum-seekers along the US-Mexico border and individuals with disabilities in her local community, she developed a deep passion for advocacy and a belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. These experiences shaped her interest in pursuing a career where she could make meaningful change in the lives of children and families navigating the legal system, and convinced her that the most powerful form of advocacy starts with being proximate and present.
Mary Faith is a rising second-year law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she is pursuing a Children’s Law Concentration. She serves as Vice President of the Children’s Advocacy Law Society, Treasurer of the Public Interest Law Society, is a member of the Pro Bono Board, the student division of SCACDL, and is a Certified Guardian ad Litem with Richland County CASA.
Outside of school and work, Mary Faith enjoys creative arts and design, traveling, spending time with friends, and reading.

07/02/2026

Freedom is more than a holiday. It's a commitment. This July 4th, we're not just celebrating what America is — we're also fighting for what it can be. Today, we honor the activists, organizers, and everyday people who have pushed this country closer to its founding ideal that all are created equal. Our offices are closed Friday, July 3rd, for Independence Day.

06/29/2026

Congratulations, Nekki Shutt! She is the only South Carolina attorney voted in this year as a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. The national organization uses a rigorous selection process to identify attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to employment law. Learn more: https://burnetteshutt.law/nekki-shutt-college-of-labor-and-employment-lawyers/

06/25/2026

We had such a great time at South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center ‘s Law Clerk Porch Party! Thanks for having us, and thanks for all you do, Appleseed!

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

Juneteenth reminds us that justice must be delivered, not just declared. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free — 2½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Today, we commemorate that event and honor the resilience and strength of Black Americans in the face of their historic battles and obstacles. Our offices are closed today in recognition of Juneteenth.