2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Select HBS Attorneys

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is proud to announce that Charleston office Partners Derek M. Newberry and M. Shanter Chaparro have been recognized in the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers lists for Construction Litigation, with Newberry named a Super Lawyer and Chaparro selected as a Rising Star.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a rigorous, multi-phase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Each year, no more than five percent of attorneys in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers list, while only 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.

Newberry’s practice encompasses complex civil litigation, including construction defect, professional malpractice, medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death matters. He represents a wide range of clients, including design professionals, contractors, and manufacturers, in high-exposure, multi-party litigation across state and federal courts.

Chaparro focuses his practice on business litigation, construction defect, personal injury, product liability, and general liability matters. His experience in the construction industry and litigation strategy allows him to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes aligned with his clients’ goals.

The full list of 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees is available in the digital edition: https://digital.superlawyers.com/v/South-Carolina-2026/

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” To learn more, please visit: www.hallboothsmith.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.