McNair is pleased to announce John Connell has joined the Firm's Myrtle Beach office, focusing his practice on general business litigation matters.

Connell has extensive experience in insurance defense, construction defects and negligence claims. He has successfully represented clients and argued motions before South Carolina courts, as well as the United States Tax Court.

"It's important that we continue to build a practice to meet the region's increasingly diverse legal needs," said Amanda Bailey, Myrtle Beach Managing Shareholder. "Having John on board solidifies we are moving in that direction, as we continue to grow our office."

Before coming to McNair, Connell served as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Roger L. Couch of the 7th Judicial Circuit. He has also worked for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Consulate in Germany. Connell maintains proficiency in German.