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1947

In The Beginning…

Morris Rosen, the founding shareholder, began the practice of law in 1947 with an office at 45 Broad Street, located in the heart of downtown Charleston. Thus began the firm that would later become Rosen Hagood.

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1959

CITY OF CHARLESTON APPOINTED MORRIS ROSEN AS CORPORATE COUNCIL

During this turbulent period in Charleston, Morris worked with Mayor Gilliard to integrate the city’s golf courses, playgrounds, and swimming pools. In addition to his service to the City of Charleston, Morris Rosen’s work on several high profile murder trials in Charleston and Columbia also garnered significant attention.

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1961

MORRIS ROSEN PLAYED KEY ROLE TO INTEGRATE THE CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, ONE OF THE FIRST TO BE INTEGRATED IN THE STATE

A federal suit was filed against the City of Charleston because some individuals were refused permission to play on the Charleston Municipal Golf Course. Morris, serving as the city’s corporation counsel, knew that the city couldn’t win. Despite the challenges, Morris worked with the Mayor to prepare the public for change and open the golf course to all citizens. (Source:  Rosen’s legal genius, compassion a key legacy)

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1979-1980

SOUTH CAROLINA BAR ELECTED MORRIS ROSEN PRESIDENT

Morris Rosen served as President of the South Carolina Bar, expanding his leadership in the state’s legal community beyond the boundaries of Charleston.

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1982

NCAA v. Clemson University

Richard Rosen and Brew Hagood served as lead counsel at the 1982 administrative hearing in Chicago before the NCAA Committee on Infractions during which Clemson University defended itself against numerous allegations of misconduct in connection with athletic recruiting. The case resulted in sanctions for Clemson University, a result which was mild given the circumstances.

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1985

Rosen, Rosen, & Hagood

Brew Hagood became partner, changing the firm name to Rosen, Rosen, & Hagood.

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1992

134 Meeting Street

The firm relocated from its original office on Broad Street to 134 Meeting Street.

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1994

Morris Rosen Received the South Carolina Bar’s Durant Distinguished Public Service Award

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2002-2003

SC BAR ELECTED RICHARD ROSEN AS PRESIDENT

Richard Rosen served as President of the SC Bar, the second member of the firm to serve in this role.

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2002

$1.75 Million Settlement for Brain Injured Cyclist

Richard Rosen acted as lead counsel in a personal injury case representing a New York City stockbroker who suffered a brain injury when his rented bicycle collapsed on Kiawah Island. The case resulted in a $1.75MM settlement just two days before trial. The settlement was the largest brain-damage award in South Carolina at that time.

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2002

Morris Rosen Nominated as a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

The American Bar Foundation Fellows is an honorary organization of practicing attorneys, judges, and law teachers whose professional, public, and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Only the top one-third of one percent in the legal profession is eligible for nomination as a Fellow.

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2003

Charleston Attorneys Assisted 9/11 Victims

Through the Trial Lawyers Care program and the local chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Richard Rosen signed up to get involved and help those in need during those trying times.

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2003

$7.8 Million Jury Verdict Secured for Client in Sea Pines Lawsuit

Richard Rosen and Brew Hagood represented Tom DiVenere, a Florida-based entrepreneur, in a breach of contract dispute with Sea Pines Company of Hilton Head Island. The result was a $7.8MM jury verdict, in which the jury determined that Sea Pines was in breach of contract with Tom DiVenere for a deal to develop and build Tide Pointe, a senior assisted-living community on Hilton Head Island.

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2004

Rosen Hagood Obtained $4 Million Settlement for Child with a Handicap

Rosen Hagood attorneys reached a $4 Million settlement with a local hospital and physician group. The claim involved catastrophic injuries caused by the failure to conduct an emergency cesarean delivery to a newborn child which resulted in cerebral palsy.

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2005

Grosshuesch v. Cramer, 367 S.C. 1, 623 S.E.2d 833 (2005)

Richard Rosen and Andrew Gowdown represented an elderly couple and subsequently their guardian and personal representative in claims against a former caretaker who had manipulated the couple to obtain millions of dollars’ worth of real estate and personal property. The case resulted in a settlement in which several million dollars of real estate and some cash was returned to the firm’s clients. During the course of litigation, Rosen Hagood’s attorneys were able to obtain an injunction from the S.C. Supreme Court protecting and preserving their client’s assets. Opinion No. 26086

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2010

$4.25 Million Jury Award for Clients in Malicious Prosecution Case

Richard Rosen and Andrew Gowdown represented a brother and sister from Hilton Head Island who were wrongfully arrested after relocating seven wild animals a neighbor was allegedly keeping as pets. Richard and Andrew successfully argued during five days of court testimony that the arrest, and subsequent harassment campaign launched by the neighbor, caused their clients severe emotional pain and suffering. The result was a $4.25MM jury award for their clients.

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2010

Use of Cutting Edge Technology Lead to $3 Million Settlement for Client with Latent Brain Injury

Richard Rosen, Andrew Gowdown and Beth Palmer (along with Stephen Smith of the Brain Injury Law Center) represented a woman who suffered a closed-head injury, facial cuts, broken teeth and other injuries in a 2004 collision at a Florence intersection. This case may have been the first South Carolina brain-injury dispute involving diffusion tensor imaging, or DTI, a powerful type of magnetic resonance imaging that detects the disruption of water flow through the brain. To read the full SC Lawyers Weekly article, click here.

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2011

MORRIS ROSEN ACCEPTED JAMES L. PETIGRU AWARD

Morris Rosen received the James L. Petigru Award by the Charleston County Bar Association at their annual holiday event. The award recognizes individuals who bring honor to the legal profession and is the highest recognition bestowed by the Charleston County Bar Association.

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2012

The firm moved to 151 Meeting Street Charleston, SC.

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2013-2014

SOUTH CAROLINA BAR ELECTED ALICE PAYLOR PRESIDENT

In May 2013, Alice Paylor became the fourth female president of the South Carolina Bar and the third member of the firm to hold the position.

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2014

Richard and Robert Rosen established the Morris D. Rosen Endowed Scholarship

Morris Rosen, who passed away in 2012, will continue shaping the lives of future lawyers. The scholarship provides the essential funds, making it possible for University of South Carolina law students to realize their dreams of becoming lawyers. “My father came from humble beginnings, but through his law degree, he was able to accomplish so much to better our city and our state,” said Richard Rosen. “Creating this scholarship in his memory is our opportunity to ‘pay it forward,’ and make it possible for others to follow in his footsteps.”

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2015

TWO PROMINENT SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESSES FOUND LIABLE FOR MILLIONS IN DAMAGES

Chip Bruorton and Alice Paylor represented a group of former and current employees of South Carolina based ArborGen, Inc. in a breach of fiduciary duty case where their clients were awarded damages of $53,508,288. This verdict was included as one of the Top Verdicts in South Carolina in 2015 and one of the Top 50 Verdicts in the U.S. in 2015

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2016

Alice Paylor and Richard Rosen Represented The Beach Company in a Major Planning and Zoning Appeal against the City of Charleston

Alice Paylor and Richard Rosen successfully challenged the City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review’s attempt to “rezone” the Sergeant Jasper site in Charleston and to prevent its redevelopment.

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2016-2017

ALEX CASH ELECTED TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT

Alex Cash served as President for the South Carolina Association of Justice

 

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2018

Unveiling of Portrait of Morris Rosen

Painting of Morris Rosen was unveiled at the Charleston County Bar Association Annual Meeting. Honorable Joseph Mendelsohn and Honorable Irvin Condon spoke about Morris’s significant contributions to Charleston and the legal community.

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2022

Celebrating 75 Years

The firm celebrates 75 years of South Carolina legal experience and leadership. The firm also relocates to 40 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC.

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