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Jo Watson Hackl represents clients in Greenville, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Jo Watson Hackl
Jo represents clients in corporate, securities, and employment law matters. Her practice has an emphasis on corporate governance issues. She has served as lead counsel on public registrations representing over a billion dollars and has substantial experience in cross-border corporate acquisitions. Jo also counsels clients on employment matters, focusing on reducing the risk of employment-related litigation.
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Yale University
J.D. · 1988
Millsaps College
B.A. · 1985
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Alabama, Alabama Sta
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South Carolina, Sout
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Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law (Greenville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Greenville)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Greenville)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Greenville Corporate Law "Lawyer of the Year" by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Greenville County Bar's Tommy Thomason Award, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named the Greenville Corporate Governance Law "Lawyer of the Year" by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in South Carolina
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2015-Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Community Foundation's Ruth Nicholson Award, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winner of the Greenville Chamber's ATHENA Leadership Award, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as a finalist for the United Way Mentor of the Year Award, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV rated, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as one of Greenville Business Magazine's 50 Most Influential, 2010-2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as a Woman of Achievement by the YWCA, 2010
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Liberty Fellow, Class of 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Richard Riley and the South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Award, 1995
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as one of 35 in the inaugural class of "Best and Brightest" by Greenville Magazine, 1994
2026
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What areas of law does Jo Watson Hackl practice?
Jo Watson Hackl focuses on Business.
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Jo Watson Hackl primarily serves clients in Greenville, South Carolina, with an office at 200 East Broad Street, Suite 400.
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