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Two attorneys at Lewis Babcock L.L.P. are honored in the just-released 2023 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.”
 
The list includes firm co-founder Keith Babcock, who has been included in the national directory every year for the past 15. This year, attorney Joe Berry is also honored as “Ones to Watch”.
 
Both are recognized for their work in multiple practice areas in the Columbia area.
 
The attorneys and their honors:

• Keith Babcock, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
• Joe Berry – Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation – Real Estate

 
The firm has a strong reputation for their work in eminent domain law. Keith Babcock is the sole South Carolina attorney who’s a full member of the “Owners’ Counsel of America.” The group consists of attorneys who represent property owners in eminent domain and condemnation cases. Berry was recently invited to join the group as affiliate members.
 
The goal of “Best Lawyers” is to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the abilities of their colleagues within the same geographic regions and same practice areas. The selection process begins with a nomination from a colleague and then peer review from attorneys previously recognized in “Best Lawyers.” Independent research also is conducted.
 
“Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” recognizes attorneys who have practiced less than 10 years. Otherwise, the selection criteria are the same.

Columbia Business Monthly has recognized Lewis Babcock L.L.P. in the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022.

Lewis Babcock founding partner Keith Babcock is listed for the fifth year in the annual guide. He is being honored for his work in two practice areas – business litigation and eminent domain.

Keith Babcock is a highly skilled attorney with more than 40 years’ experience. He focuses his practice on litigation, concentrating on business disputes, professional negligence, and eminent domain. He has conducted Continuing Legal Education seminars on eminent domain across the state and the country. He is the only South Carolina attorney listed in “Owners’ Counsel of America,” a national eminent domain organization.

Columbia Business Monthly has been publishing the Legal Elite list since 2010. The selection process includes nomination and voting by fellow attorneys throughout the Midlands. Those chosen for the list represent the top 10 attorneys in each of the Legal Elite’s 20 practice areas.