Collins & Lacy Welcomes Attorney Robert S. Forney
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Robert S. Forney to its expanding Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. An accomplished trial attorney, Rob brings a wealth of litigation experience and a strong commitment to client advocacy.
Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the College of William & Mary before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Before joining Collins & Lacy, Rob spent a decade at the Richland County Public Defender’s Office, where he most recently served as Assistant Public Defender. Throughout his tenure, he played a pivotal role in several specialized teams, including the Drug Team, Non-Violent Team, Violent Team, and Municipal Court Team. He also served as the lead representative of the Public Defender’s Office in Veterans’ Treatment Court, demonstrating his dedication to justice and rehabilitation efforts.
“Rob is the latest battle-tested trial attorney to join our firm,” said Christian Stegmaier, President & CEO of Collins & Lacy, P.C. “His zealous advocacy and courtroom experience will be invaluable to our clients. We are thrilled to have him on board.”
Rob’s addition further strengthens Collins & Lacy’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing top-tier legal representation to businesses across South Carolina
About Collins & Lacy, P.C.
Collins & Lacy is a business defense firm in South Carolina that delivers legal representation for our clients through solid preparation, execution, and client-oriented service aimed at success. Located in the State’s capital city of Columbia, the firm represents local, regional and national clients in the areas of construction; hospitality/retail and entertainment; insurance/bad faith; products liability; professional liability; commercial trucking; privacy, data management, and cybersecurity; mediation; governmental affairs/issue advocacy; and criminal defense.