Ballard & Watson, Attorneys at Law

03/29/2022

Ballard & Watson is proud to announce the addition of a new associate attorney, Haley Hubbard, to our team. Please help us make Haley feel welcome!

03/01/2022

If you subscribe to Martindale-Hubble, please call or email Mara Ballard at our office.

12/09/2021

Ballard & Watson is looking for a bright, energetic lawyer to learn from older lawyer with, as she put it, moderate success. Send us a message if you are interested!

12/09/2021

Ballard & Watson is looking for a young lawyer to learn from older lawyer with, as she put it, moderate success. Drop us a line if you are interested!

06/08/2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our managing partner, Harvey Watson III lost his mother recently. It has been a difficult time for him and his family. Please keep them in your prayers.

View Angelina Watson's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

03/12/2021

ABA Formal Opinion 498 was released on Wednesday.

Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision

Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision, according to a new opinion released by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility.

03/03/2021

IOLTA account money is never yours until the client says so! If you are feeling pushed beyond your limit, reach out to a friend, mentor, therapist or Lawyers helping Lawyers.

Mental health and lawyer ethics experts are warning that financial stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may push lawyers to act imprudently or unethically.

01/06/2021

‘BOOM SHAKALAKA’ Is Not Response to Bar Complaint, Court Says

There was no shortage of legal ethics headlines in 2020. Courts and disciplinary boards imposed sanctions on attorneys who didn’t stick to the rules, and also addressed predicaments of lesser gravity that were still of interest to practitioners.

12/02/2020

Our grief at the loss of Judge G. Ross Anderson cannot be described by mere words.

Share Memories & Support the Family.

09/24/2020

For those business owners out there, the IRS is handing you a not so lovely surprise. Make sure your software can handle this change!

The 1099-NEC is used strictly for reporting independent contractor payments of $600 or more in the course of your trade or business. You will still be required to use the 1099-MISC for such items as royalties, rent, and healthcare payments.

08/17/2020

2020 has been the year that wasn't..and has brought unprecedented change to many practices. So take care to pay close attention even if these times feel more casual...

History suggests that the COVID-19 crisis will lead to a surge in legal malpractice claims, but proper documentation, regular conflict checks and a few other steps can help minimize exposure, say attorneys at Munger Tolles.

08/03/2020

Face masks required at your local courthouse - See the order of the Chief Justice dated 07.30.2020

The number of COVID-19 infections in South Carolina is rapidly increasing and has reached an alarming positive test rate. In order to protect the health and safety of members of the public and judicial staff, and in order to maintain the operation of the South Carolina Unified Judicial System, I fin...