Rogers Townsend & Thomas, P.C., ColumbiaMr. Bennett focuses his practice on complex litigation and insurance defense matters, with an emphasis on construction litigation, products liability, toxic tort/personal injury, commercial explosives, professional negligence, and other related areas. He has represented a variety of clients, from multinational corporations to small businesses and individuals, in actions brought in state and federal courts across the United States. As part of Rogers Townsend’s nationally-ranked construction litigation practice, Mr. Bennett has represented general contractors, subcontractors, product manufacturers, and other construction professionals in construction defect disputes across South Carolina. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina with B.A. degree in Political Science, and he is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he received his J.D. degree.

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, P.C., ColumbiaMs. Kopiec is an associate in the Columbia office of Rogers Townsend & Thomas PC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. degree, and in 2012, she earned her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she was the recipient of various honors and awards, including the CALI (American Jurisprudence) Award. She served as senior articles editor of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal. Ms. Kopiec currently focuses the majority of her practice on construction litigation. She is an active member of the Richland County Bar Association and the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar. Ms. Kopiec also devotes much of her time to the Defense Research Institute (DRI), where she serves as sponsorship chair for the Young Lawyers Steering Committee, and she is the legislative reporting liaison for South Carolina.

Robinson, McFadden, Moore, P.C., ColumbiaMr. McDonald’s practice focuses on business and commercial litigation with special emphasis on matters related to construction and construction-related financing. Prior to entering law school, Mr. McDonald worked as a project manager for several construction firms in Greenville, South Carolina, gaining a wealth of practical experience which he incorporates in his practice. Mr. McDonald is a member of the South Carolina Bar Construction Law Section, having served on its executive committee for a number of years and as chairperson of the Section. He is also a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry. Mr. McDonald represents all participants in the construction process including financial institutions, owners, design professionals, contractors and suppliers. Mr. McDonald has significant experience in the prosecution and defense of construction claims, including those involving mechanic’s liens and payment bonds. He also assists clients with contract negotiations as well as procurement and licensing issues. Mr. McDonald is actively involved with several construction trade groups and represents their interests in matters of importance to the construction industry.

Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A., ColumbiaMr. Riser joined Richardson Plowden in 2009 in the Columbia office. He focuses his practice on construction law. For six years, Mr. Riser was employed by TVS-DESIGN, locatedin Atlanta, Chicago, Dubai, and Shanghai. While at TVS,Mr. Riser worked on various institutional projects, as well as commercial office building and public assembly space design, and distinguished himself as chairman of the Professional Development Committee. His experience in architecture brings invaluable insight, knowledge and experience to the practice of construction law. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee and a J.D. degree from Regent University School of Law.