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Nekki Shutt focuses on Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

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Nekki Shutt primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office at 912 Lady Street.

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Nekki Shutt

Columbia, SC

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Nekki Shutt is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Employment.

Based in: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Civil Rights · Employment

Handles Business, Civil Rights, and Employment matters from Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC) (2026).

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Practice focus

Nekki Shutt represents clients in Columbia, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Nekki Shutt

A certified specialist in labor and employment law, Nekki Shutt has been involved in the employment / human resources field for more than 20 years, beginning with her work in the personnel department of a publicly-traded property and casualty insurance company. While working for the company before and during her undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina, Nekki eventually became the company's corporate recruiter, responsible for hiring approximately 225 employees on an annual basis as well as managing its temporary workforce. After receiving her bachelor's degree in communications in 1988, Nekki went on to attend law school at the University of South Carolina. During her studies, Nekki worked as a graduate assistant in what is now the Master's in Human Resources Program at the USC Darla Moore School of Business. She also clerked for the law firm that represented the insurer where she had previously been employed. After receiving her Juris Doctor degree from the USC School of Law in 1995, Nekki built on her human resources experience and developed a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on employee benefits (ERISA) and employment law. Nekki joined Callison Tighe in 2000 and became a partner in January 2002. From 2000 to 2005, she served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, teaching a course for third year law students entitled "Diversity and the Law," emphasizing social justice issues involving race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and the poor.

In 2005, Nekki was honored for her professional excellence when the University of South Carolina awarded her the James Petigru Compleat Lawyer Award, Silver Medallion. Most recently, Nekki authored the ERISA chapters in the Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyer 2007 and 2011 editions. Nekki also is the author of a chapter on employment law for Paralegal Survival Guide, to be published by South Carolina Bar Association in 2010. Additionally, she was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 through 2013 editions in the field of labor and employment law and in Legal Elite of the Midlands in 2012 in the category of labor and employment law.

Credentials

Education

The University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 1995

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

South Carolina, Sout
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Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Columbia (SC)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Columbia (SC)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals, Columbia (SC)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA, Columbia (SC)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers (2010, 2013)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of South Carolina James Petigru Compleat Lawyer Award for Professional Excellence (2005)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — USC School of Law Honor Council (1992-1995)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, John C. Holland Scholarship (1995)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Inducted into Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, USC School of Law (1994-1995)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — YWCA Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Award (1991)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rookie of the Year, Public Relations Society of America (1991)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mentor of the Year, USC Public Relations Student Society (1990-1991)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winning Team Coordinator, Seibels Bruce Employee Suggestion Program (1990)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Seibels Bruce Pick & Shovel Award (1988)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — USC President’s Scholar (1986-1988)
2026

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Main office

912 Lady Street

Columbia, South Carolina 29202

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What areas of law does Nekki Shutt practice?
Nekki Shutt focuses on Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Where is Nekki Shutt located?
Nekki Shutt primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office at 912 Lady Street.
Is Nekki Shutt a verified attorney?
Nekki Shutt's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Nekki Shutt?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 803-850-0912.