Atty. S. Michael "Michael" Nail

Atty. S. Michael "Michael" Nail

S. Michael Nail is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Greenville Greenville 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About S. Michael "Michael" Nail at a glance

S. Michael "Michael" Nail is a employment and litigation attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar (2014). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • S. Michael Nail is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • S. Michael, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

S. Michael "Michael" Nail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases S. Michael "Michael" Nail handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

S. Michael "Michael" Nail is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

S. Michael "Michael" Nail is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about S. Michael "Michael" Nail

Where is S. Michael "Michael" Nail's law office located?
S. Michael "Michael" Nail's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does S. Michael "Michael" Nail handle?
S. Michael "Michael" Nail focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has S. Michael "Michael" Nail practiced law?
S. Michael "Michael" Nail has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did S. Michael "Michael" Nail go to law school?
S. Michael "Michael" Nail earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact S. Michael "Michael" Nail for a consultation?
You can contact S. Michael "Michael" Nail directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has S. Michael "Michael" Nail received?
S. Michael "Michael" Nail's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
Admitted: 2014

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