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Jo Watson Hackl

Jo Watson Hackl

Greenville, SC

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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.

Credentials

Education

  • Yale University

    J.D. · 1988

  • Millsaps College

    B.A. · 1985

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Alabama, Alabama Sta

    ACTIVE

  • South Carolina, Sout

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • 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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200 East Broad Street, Suite 400

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

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  • What areas of law does Jo Watson Hackl practice?

    Jo Watson Hackl focuses on Business.

  • Where is Jo Watson Hackl located?

    Jo Watson Hackl primarily serves clients in Greenville, South Carolina, with an office at 200 East Broad Street, Suite 400.

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