Ellis Reed-Hill Lesemann

Ellis Reed-Hill Lesemann

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 27 years

Litigation Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor, Intellectual Property

80 Alexander Street, Second Floor, Charleston, SC

About Ellis

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

28 years | 400 cases

70%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

28 years | 150 cases

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

28 years | 200 cases

10%
Intellectual Property 10%

16 years | 10 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 27 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lesemann & Barks LLC

80 Alexander Street, Second Floor, Charleston, SC, 29403

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Ellis Reed-Hill Lesemann's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jack | June 13, 2014 | Business

Trust is Everything

This firm has what it take's to get the job done Ellis and his team care about happens from the begin to the end I would say it's hard to find a lawyer like Ellis in today world he has been a game changer for my business and family. Trust is everything and he can be trusted.

Posted by Young Interiors Inc | September 04, 2012 | Business

Accolades for Ellis Lesemann

Our company is truly blessed to have found Ellis. When we were referred to him, we had struggled for over two years to reach a settlement agreement with a surety company. Ellis eagerly took our case and jumped right in. He is extremely thorough and aggressive with defendants, and it is obvious... he works (at any hour of the day or night) to achieve maximum results for us. He maintains constant communication and ALWAYS responds to an e-mail or phone call in a timely manner. Ellis explains legal terms and actions thoroughly to help us better understand the process. He is well organized, and he does not use our time or resources frivolously. In the surety bond case, he produced overwhelming results within a few months. To say we were thrilled with both Ellis and the results is an understatement. Even though Ellis possesses tremendous work ethic, it is his heart that separates him from the rest. Ellis treats us like a part of his family, expressing genuine concern for our personal and professional well being. We have given Ellis tremendous accolades in our business community and continuously recommend him to our peers. We are excited to partner with him for years to come.

Posted by LeRoy | August 05, 2012 | Copyright Infringement

Kudos for Ellis Lesemann

Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Very thorough research on case. He represented me in a copyright infringement action and did a fantastic job. Excellent lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2012

Member, MSC Partners, LLC

What a powerful, dynamic lawyer Ellis Lesemann is! He commands the room with his strong and confident presence. He is intelligent and able to skillfully articulate his knowledge and expertise of the laws and facts of the case. His attention to detail and organization in presenting my case offered b...oth a flawless and convincing delivery. I felt confident having him at my side. His help and support have enabled me to move on with my life. I have the utmost respect for Ellis. I highly recommend him. When he represents you, you are in great hands!

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2012 | Litigation

Member, MSC Partners, LLC

What a powerful, dynamic lawyer Ellis Lesemann is! He commands the room with his strong and confident presence. He is intelligent and able to skillfully articulate his knowledge and expertise of the laws and facts of the case. His attention to detail and organization in presenting my case offered b...oth a flawless and convincing delivery. I felt confident having him at my side. His help and support have enabled me to move on with my life. I have the utmost respect for Ellis. I highly recommend him. When he represents you, you are in great hands!

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Notable Practitioner, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2012

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2012

South Carolina Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Notable Practitioner, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2011

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Litigation, Best Lawyers in America

2010

South Carolina Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

South Carolina Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

40 Under 40, Charleston Regional Business Journal

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Member and Chair, Litigation Department, Harvey & Vallini, LLC

2005 - Present

Partner (Business Disputes); Charleston Marketing Partner, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Associations

2007 - 2009

Lowcountry Food Bank

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Dove Data Products, Inc. v. Jamie DeVeaux, S.C. Ct. App., 2008-UP-202

Obtained summary judgment on all claims; judgment upheld by South Carolina Court of Appeals

Rockford Manufacturing, Ltd. v. David D. Bennett, et al.. 296 F.Supp.2d 681 (D.S.C. 2003)

Preliminary injunction granted by the United States District Court; competing business was shuttered due to ruling and the existing customer relationships were protected

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Education

1998

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of South Carolina Moore School of Business

Masters in International Business Studies (M.I.B.S.)

1994

University of South Carolina Honors College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1992

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Honors College

Speaking Engagements

2011

QHR Annual Leadership Conference

Managing Hospitals and Managing Risk

2010

In House Corporate Conference

Lessons Learned: Avoiding, Mitigating and Winning Business Disputes

2005

New Requirements, Risks & Strategies for Hospitality Industry Employers

Image and Appearance Based Discrimination

2005

In House Corporate Presentation for BP

The FMLA: Guidelines for Supervisors

2005

Employment Law from A to Z

Protecting Business Assets

2004

Employment Law from A to Z

Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Agreements

2002

Employment Discrimination

State and Federal Law Update

Publications

2008

Informational Booklet A Guide to Labor and Employment Law in South Carolina

2005

Charleston Regional Business Journal Protect Your Assets: Craft a Non-Compete That Won't Let You Down.

Languages

German

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