Nexsen Pruet LLC

Maynard Nexsen, formed by the official merger of Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet, was founded in Columbia, SC, in 1945. The firm emphasizes a client-focused approach, fostering collaboration and innovation through mutual understanding and shared expectations. Its attorneys work to understand clients at a granular level, advocating on their behalf and building meaningful partnerships. The firm integrates seamlessly across its practice areas to provide efficient and effective solutions that support clients' business goals. With attorneys located coast-to-coast, from California to the Carolinas, Maynard Nexsen aims to deliver consistent legal experiences and positive outcomes, managing client needs across a wide geographic base.

The firm is recognized as one of the largest in South Carolina, serving many of the state's largest businesses. Its team includes professionals like Bob Coble, who previously served as Mayor of Columbia for two decades and now heads the Public Policy group. Beyond legal services, Maynard Nexsen offers strategic communications support through NP Strategy, a wholly owned subsidiary. This team assists clients with media coverage, proactive messaging, and maintaining an accurate online brand presence. Additionally, Nextra Solutions, another offering, provides end-to-end eDiscovery and comprehensive IT security and management services.