Co-Managing Member, James Atkinson “Chip” Bruorton IV, has been selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Mr. Bruorton focuses his practice on construction law and litigation, employment law, and administrative and government matters. A 2000 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Financial Management, Mr. Bruorton received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee in 2003. He has extensive experience representing private and public owners, architects, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, and bonding companies in both state and federal courts. Mr. Bruorton regularly serves as general counsel to multiple general contractors, developers, and subcontractors.

The CLSA is an invitation-only international honorary association composed of preeminent lawyers specializing in construction law and related fields. Fellowship is limited and selective, with lawyers being invited into Fellowship upon a proven record of excellence and accomplishment in construction law at both the trial and appellate levels. Lawyers nominated or selected may be in any discipline in the construction law arena, including contract specialization, negotiations, litigation, arbitration, appellate and/or surety law, but who have in addition superior ethical reputations. The CLSA seeks a high level of diversity in its selection process. Fellows are generally at the partner or shareholder level, or are independent practitioners with recognized advanced status among their peers. The CLSA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy and ethical standards in construction law and fostering a scholarly and advanced exchange of ideas in all practices related to the specialty.

Mr. Bruorton has been selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list from 2020-2025 and The Best Lawyers in America® from 2023-2026.