About the Authors

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About the Authors

K. Michael Barfield, Esquire

K. Michael Barfield is the managing member of Barnwell, Whaley, Patterson & Helms, LLC. He is a native of Charleston and a graduate of Furman University and a 2001 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school Michael served as an Articles Editor on the student editorial staff of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal. He has spent his entire career at Barnwell Whaley, focusing his practice on advising construction and design professionals as well as representing them in construction litigation. Michael also represents clients in personal injury litigation and property disputes. He also has extensive experience representing developers and owners of time shares.

Alexandra B. Breazeale, Esquire

Alexandra B. Breazeale is a complex case litigator. She is a vital member of the firm's team of litigation and trial attorneys who handle, investigate, and litigate False Claims Act/Qui Tam cases and other business fraud matters. In particular, Alex has handled False Claims Act/Qui Tam investigations and litigation arising from clinical laboratory, health care, and solar energy businesses. She has developed in-depth knowledge and experience in eDiscovery and the understanding, management, and organization of complex discovery, including document review and organization, as well as witness preparation in complex cases.

Alex also continues to litigate various design and construction cases, environmental claims, business and commercial disputes, and business fraud cases.

Alex received her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she was a member for the American Bar Association's Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration, in both finance and global supply chain, from the University of South Carolina. At USC, she interned with Michelin North America and Southern Company, and prior to joining Parker Poe, she was a supply chain analyst at Michelin North America. While working there, Alex managed supply chain and logistics projects, as well as the transportation budget for Michelin North America.

Stephanie G. Brown, Esquire

Stephanie G. Brown graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2007 where she obtained a degree in Business Administration, while majoring in International Business, Finance and Marketing. She joined Benefitfocus following her undergraduate studies and worked for three years in a variety of consulting positions, gaining valuable business experience. In 2013, Stephanie graduated cum laude from the Charleston School of Law. While in law school, she was editor-in-chief of the student board for the Federal Courts Law Review and was an extern for the Honorable David Norton, District Court Judge for the District of South Carolina. Prior to joining Wall Templeton & Haldrup, Stephanie worked with Bennett Hospitality as in-house counsel and development manager.

Matthew E. Cox, Esquire

Matthew E. Cox is a partner with Smith, Currie and Hancock LLP, and leads the firm's practice in North and South Carolina. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina in 1999, following his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Brigham Young University in 1996. Matthew is licensed to practice law in North and South Carolina, as well as the District of Columbia. Matthew has tried numerous cases in the State and Federal Courts of both states and handled matters in Washington D.C. as well. Matthew has presented oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, in Richmond, Virginia, as well as the South Carolina Court of Appeals, in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been admitted Pro Hac Vice in various other jurisdictions including Ohio, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and New York. Matthew has arbitrated and mediated numerous construction matters. Born and raised in Virginia, Matthew served a two-year mission for his church in the Netherlands from 1991-1993 and still speaks proficient Dutch. He is married, has three children, and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.

John J. Dodds IV, Esquire

John J. Dodds IV graduated from Tufts University in 2013, where he obtained a B.A. in History. John thereafter attended Charleston School of Law, and received his J.D., summa cum laude, in 2016. While in law school, John was an active member of the Charleston Law Review and Trial Advocacy Board and served as a fellow in the Legal Research Analysis and Writing Department. Following law school, John clerked for the Honorable Edgar W. Dickson of the First Judicial Circuit. John previously worked with Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A., before joining Yarborough Applegate, LLC in 2021.

Adam J. Floyd, Esquire

Adam J. Floyd attended the University of South Carolina Honors College, graduating with honors in 2006. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2009. Adam is a Certified Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist by the South Carolina Supreme Court and represents distressed businesses and individuals in out-of-court and bankruptcy court restructurings and liquidations. He also represents debtors, creditors, trustees, committees, and other parties in interest in cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. Adam has substantial experience with complex bankruptcy litigation, particularly litigating fraudulent conveyance, preference and other causes of action on behalf of Chapter 7 trustees, and also has experience with sales of operating businesses free and clear of...