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Steven A. McKelvey, Jr.
Partner
Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
steve.mckelvey@nelsonmullins.com
Steve McKelvey is a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office and a member of the Firm's Litigation and Transportation Groups.
Steve McKelvey is a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office and a member of the Firm's Litigation and Transportation Groups.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Experience in business counseling and litigation, with an emphasis on representation of automobile manufacturers, distributors, and automobile manufacturer trade associations. Regularly represents these entities in litigation matters throughout the country, including add points, relocations, terminations, licensing, vehicle allocations, warranty reimbursements, incentives, facilities, financing, and other manufacturer issues related to dealers and state/federal regulatory bodies
- Experience also extends to heavy trucks, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
- Represents captive and affiliated auto finance companies
- Over the past 21 years, has advised clients and/or appeared on their behalf in matters in more than 30 states
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1990)
- Editor in Chief, South Carolina Law Review
- Member, South Carolina School of Law Moot Court Bar
- University of South Carolina, BA, English, cum laude (1986)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Randall T. Bell, South Carolina Court of Appeals (1990 - 1991)
Practice Areas
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Experience in business counseling and litigation, with an emphasis on representation of automobile manufacturers, distributors, and automobile manufacturer trade associations. Regularly represents these entities in litigation matters throughout the country, including add points, relocations, terminations, licensing, vehicle allocations, warranty reimbursements, incentives, facilities, financing, and other manufacturer issues related to dealers and state/federal regulatory bodies
- Experience also extends to heavy trucks, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
- Represents captive and affiliated auto finance companies
- Over the past 21 years, has advised clients and/or appeared on their behalf in matters in more than 30 states
Articles & Speeches
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney’s inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- The Best Lawyers in America® — Franchise Law (2009–2020)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Transportation: Road (Automotive) - Nationwide (2013–2020)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers – Business Litigation (2020)
- The Legal 500 United States: Industry Focus: Transport: rail and road – litigation (2020)
Professional Activities
- South Carolina Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Franchising Law Forum
- Business Law Section
- Intellectual Property Law Section
- National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions, Associate Member
- DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
Steve McKelvey is a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office and a member of the Firm's Litigation and Transportation Groups.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Experience in business counseling and litigation, with an emphasis on representation of automobile manufacturers, distributors, and automobile manufacturer trade associations. Regularly represents these entities in litigation matters throughout the country, including add points, relocations, terminations, licensing, vehicle allocations, warranty reimbursements, incentives, facilities, financing, and other manufacturer issues related to dealers and state/federal regulatory bodies
- Experience also extends to heavy trucks, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
- Represents captive and affiliated auto finance companies
- Over the past 21 years, has advised clients and/or appeared on their behalf in matters in more than 30 states
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1990)
- Editor in Chief, South Carolina Law Review
- Member, South Carolina School of Law Moot Court Bar
- University of South Carolina, BA, English, cum laude (1986)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Randall T. Bell, South Carolina Court of Appeals (1990 - 1991)
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Consumer Financial Services
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
- General Counsel Services
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Litigation
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturers & Distributors
- Transportation
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- The Best Lawyers in America® — Franchise Law (2009–2020)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Transportation: Road (Automotive) - Nationwide (2013–2020)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers – Business Litigation (2020)
- The Legal 500 United States: Industry Focus: Transport: rail and road – litigation (2020)
- South Carolina Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Franchising Law Forum
- Business Law Section
- Intellectual Property Law Section
- National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions, Associate Member
- DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
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