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Frank R. Ellerbe's Profile Image

Frank R. Ellerbe III

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2013.
2151 Pickens Street, Suite 500, P.O. Box 11449 Columbia, South Carolina 29211
(803) 929-1400
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Firm: Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC
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Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC


Years In Practice


Phone Number (803) 929-1400

Frank's practice is focused on utility-related regulation and litigation, with an emphasis on matters involving the electricity and telecommunications industries. He also has significant experience in a range of environmental law issues. His work in the utilities industry has included issues involving electricity, telephone, gas and water regulation before the South Carolina Public Service Commission, where he has appeared for 30 years. In the environmental field his experience includes resolving waste and wastewater regulation matters, as well as hazardous waste practice and CERCLA litigation.

Frank represents individuals and entities in disputes involving regulatory and administrative matters, and tries cases through jury trials and appeals. He has considerable experience in class-action litigation involving various industries including life insurance, cable television, replacement glass, securities and forest resources.

ADMISSIONS

  • South Carolina Bar
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

EDUCATION

  • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. (1982)
  • Washington and Lee University, B.A. (1979)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Richland County Bar Association

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Best Lawyers in America - Administrative/Regulatory Law (2017-2020), Lawyer of the Year (2017, 2020), Energy Regulatory Law (2013-2020), Litigation-Environmental (2013-2020), Lawyer of the Year (2014, 2018), Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement (Telecom, Energy) (2013-2020), Utilities Law (2013-2020)
  • Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands (2019)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Energy Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Utilities Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Frank R. Ellerbe III
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Utilities Law, Columbia, SC (2023)
Utilities Law, Columbia, SC (2021)
Administrative / Regulatory Law, Columbia, SC (2020)
Litigation - Environmental, Columbia, SC (2018)
Administrative / Regulatory Law, Columbia, SC (2017)
Litigation - Environmental, Columbia, SC (2014)
Languages
English
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (803) 929-1400
2151 Pickens Street, Suite 500, P.O. Box 11449
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
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