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M. Ronald McMahan, Jr.
Partner
Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
Ronnie.McMahan@nelsonmullins.com
Ronnie focuses his practice on franchise and distribution litigation, business litigation, and appellate practice, with an emphasis on motor vehicle manufacturer/distributor litigation and consulting. He has experience representing and counseling many automotive, heavy truck, powersports and equipment manufacturing and distributing entities.
Ronnie focuses his practice on franchise and distribution litigation, business litigation, and appellate practice, with an emphasis on motor vehicle manufacturer/distributor litigation and consulting. He has experience representing and counseling many automotive, heavy truck, powersports and equipment manufacturing and distributing entities.
Experience
The 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
- Has represented and counseled clients in matters arising from the automotive dealer and distributor relationship, including:
- Add points
- Relocations
- Terminations
- Warranty and incentive payments
- Vehicle allocation
- Dealership transfers
- Has represented and counseled a number of equipment manufacturers and other distributors with respect to dealer issues
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2002)
- Order of the Coif (2002)
- Order of Wig and Robe, Clerk of Court (2001 – 2002)
- South Carolina Law Review (2000 – 2002)
- Eight CALI Awards (1999 – 2002)
- Presbyterian College, BA, Political Science and History, summa cum laude (1999)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Practice Areas
Industries
The 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
- Has represented and counseled clients in matters arising from the automotive dealer and distributor relationship, including:
- Add points
- Relocations
- Terminations
- Warranty and incentive payments
- Vehicle allocation
- Dealership transfers
- Has represented and counseled a number of equipment manufacturers and other distributors with respect to dealer issues
Media
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
Ronnie focuses his practice on franchise and distribution litigation, business litigation, and appellate practice, with an emphasis on motor vehicle manufacturer/distributor litigation and consulting. He has experience representing and counseling many automotive, heavy truck, powersports and equipment manufacturing and distributing entities.
Experience
The 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
- Has represented and counseled clients in matters arising from the automotive dealer and distributor relationship, including:
- Add points
- Relocations
- Terminations
- Warranty and incentive payments
- Vehicle allocation
- Dealership transfers
- Has represented and counseled a number of equipment manufacturers and other distributors with respect to dealer issues
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2002)
- Order of the Coif (2002)
- Order of Wig and Robe, Clerk of Court (2001 – 2002)
- South Carolina Law Review (2000 – 2002)
- Eight CALI Awards (1999 – 2002)
- Presbyterian College, BA, Political Science and History, summa cum laude (1999)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies
- Franchise & Distribution - Corporate
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
Industries
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
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