Cheryl D. Shoun
COUNSEL t. 843.720.1762 [email protected] Suite 400 205 King StreetCharleston, South Carolina 29401
Practices
Litigation
Professional Liability Business Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction Law
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Industries
Construction Insurance
Education
�University of South Carolina,
School of Law, J.D. 1983
�University of South Carolina, B.A.,
1978, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions �South Carolina
�United States District Court,
District of South Carolina
�Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Recognition that hard work and determination provide a pathway to
accomplishment is the force that continues to drive Cheryl. She is a product of the public school system in southern West Virginia, and by the time she was 14, she knew that she wanted to be a lawyer. Driven by that goal, refusing to be stopped by any obstacle, she moved forward with dogged determination. That determination is apparent in the courtroom, where she passionately speaks for her clients.
For Cheryl, every client and every case deserves the best - whether it is a relatively minor matter, or one of remarkable magnitude. She enters the courtroom only after detailed preparation. Even with more than 30 years of trial experience, she takes nothing for granted, particularly the opposition, when trying a case. She leaves no stone unturned for her clients.
Cheryl is a trial attorney and mediator whose experience includes: Construction law
� Represented general contractors and subcontractors in various fields,
in litigation and in providing contract and business advice Business related counseling and litigation
� Represented local and regional businesses in various matters,
� Vast and varied experience with leasing issues, landlord-tenant issues and collection matters;
� Locally represented one of the largest developers of shopping malls in the country
Employment litigation
� Represented a global manufacturing company in various Title VII and wrongful termination claims;
� Represented a global snack food company in reverse discrimination claim;
Assisted in representation of a local lending institution in wrongful termination case;
� Counseled various local and regional companies relative to employment matters
Personal injury defense
� Represented various corporations and partnerships in serious personal injury cases
Medical malpractice
� Represented or assisted in representation of various physicians and other medical professionals in professional
negligence cases
Trained and experienced mediator
� Prior to joining Nexsen Pruet, she was founding partner of the first and only female law firm on historic Broad
Street in Charleston.
Recognitions
� Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Community & Professional
� South Carolina Bar Association
� Charleston County Bar Association, Past President, Past Secretary-Treasurer
� Charleston Lawyer’s Club, Past President
� Federal Bar Association
� Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
� South Carolina Patient Compensation Fund, Board of Directors
� Town of Mt. Pleasant Appearance Committee, Past Vice Chair
� South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
A look at DeMasters v. Carillon Clinic, Inc., No. 13-2278, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Author: South Carolina Court of Appeals Rules on Jury Trial and Class Action Waviers in Master Deeds
A summary of The Gates at Williams-Brice Condominium Association and Katharine Swinson, individually, and on behalf of all other similarly situated v. DDC Construction , et al, 418 S.C. 282, 792 S.E.2d 240 (Ct. App.)
Co-author: BEWARE: Certain Acts of Community Management Companies Constitute the Unauthorized Practice of Law in South Carolina
An overview of the opinion of the South Carolina Supreme Court in the matter of Rogers, Townsend & Thomas, PC v. Stephen H. Peck, Thomas Moore and Community Management Group, LLC, 2017 WL 694793
The Carolinas Insurance Litigation Review
The issue of the Carolinas Insurance Litigation Review includes:
� "Challenging Policyholder Claims for Bad Faith and Punitive Damages" for North Carolina
� "Combating Policyholder Bad Faith and Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claims" for South
Carolina
News
03.28.2019 | News from Nexsen Pruet
Cheryl Shoun Recognized in JD Supra’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
Speaking Engagements
06.18.2021 | Webinar
Webinar Series: Food & Beverage Friday - Session 3 | South Carolina's COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act 10.06.2020
Webinar: COVID-19 Litigation Part 3 - Flattening the Litigation Curve 09.02.2020
WEBINAR: Tracking COVID-19 Litigation 05.22.2020
WEBINAR: Preparing For COVID-19 Litigation
Insights
09.04.2020
04.27.2020
COVID-19 in South Carolina: Winning the Breach of Contract Fight over Force Majeure, Impossibility and Frustration of Purpose
04.02.2020
The South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and COVID-19 08.20.2019
Another Look at Arbitration: A Power of Attorney Does Not Need to Specifically Grant Authority to Enter Into an Arbitration Agreement
08.06.2019
An Insurer is Not Required to Make a New Offer of UIM Coverage Upon a Mere Change of an Existing Policy 07.30.2019
Insurance Policy Notice and Cooperation Clauses Survive Challenge 07.23.2019
Rule 59(b) Interpretation: The S.C. Court of Appeals Looks Beyond the Literal Language to Effectuate the Purpose of the Rule
07.09.2019
Premises Liability: Comparative Negligence Is Not a Defense in Child Trespasser Case 07.02.2019
Right to Enforce Arbitration Is Waived Upon Default 06.25.2019
When Does the Insured’s Failure to Provide Notice of Suit and Failure to Cooperate Establish Substantial Prejudice to the Insurer?
06.18.2019
The South Carolina Supreme Court Addresses Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege in Bad Faith Actions 06.11.2019
Insurance Policies: Where Is the Proper Balance Between Limitation of Liability and Adherence to Public Policy 06.04.2019
South Carolina Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act Set-Offs: When They Must Be Made 05.28.2019
Denial of Motion to Compel Arbitration Under the FAA Results in Stay of Case Upon Appeal 05.21.2019
05.07.2019
Arbitration Agreements and Powers of Attorney Both Subject To Strict Construction 04.30.2019
Public Policy Exception to Application of Foreign Law – What Does That Mean in South Carolina? 04.16.2019
Can Arbitration Be Enforced Against Non-Signatories to a Contract? 04.09.2019
False Imprisonment and Malicious Prosecution: Where the Lines are Drawn for Victims and Witnesses 03.26.2019
Landlords Take Heed – Attempts to Provide Security to Tenants May Not Be Viewed Differently 03.19.2019
Dismissal of an Action for Failure to State Facts Sufficient to Constitute a Cause of Action - Does That Automatically Result in the Right to Amend?
03.06.2019
Insurer’s Duty to Indemnify – Fourth Circuit Looks at Insured’s Failure to Comply with Policy Provisions 02.26.2019
Discovery - Be Careful Out There 02.19.2019
South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act: When Acts Are Not Capable of Repetition and Other Important Issues 02.05.2019
Malicious Prosecution – Can It Result From Filing A Lis Pendens? 01.29.2019
Insurer’s Purported Duty to Investigate a Claimant’s Competency 01.22.2019
Allstate v. Hunter 01.15.2019
