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McKay Attorneys in SuperLawyers 2019

McKay Welcomes Two to Insurance Defense

Three of The McKay Firm partners, Mr. Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II, Daniel R. Settana Jr., and Mark D. Cauthen have been selected for recognition in the 2019 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers” magazine. 

The Super Lawyers list is published annually by Thomson Reuters. It recognizes the top 5% of South Carolina attorneys who have achieved a high level of recognition from their peers as well as professional achievements. The list is compiled using a thorough selection process based off 12 points of criteria, including independent research, nominations for peers and peer reviews from other attorneys.

Eric Guimaraes practices in the areas of general civil defense, governmental defense, and transportation defense. Prior to joining The McKay Firm, Eric was an Assistant Solicitor for Richland County where he prosecuted hundreds of cases. Eric is the first member of his family to be born in the United States. His family immigrated to Tallahassee, Florida from Brazil in 1965. 
 
Makenzie Polston, originally from North Augusta, has also joined the firm and practices in the areas of general insurance defense. She graduated Cum Laude from Presbyterian College and was a member of the Moot Court Bar and Mock Trial Bar in Law School. In her third year of law school, she served as the Associate Justice of Administration for the Mock Trial Bar and competed in mock trial competitions across the country.