by Kim, Lahey & Killough Law FirmChambers USA Intellectual Property South Carolina
Kim, Lahey & Killough Earns Ranking in Chambers USA for Intellectual Property Law in South Carolina
B.C. Killough Receives Individual Recognition
Kim, Lahey & Killough is proud to announce its recognition for expertise in intellectual property law in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm was ranked among the state’s leading intellectual property law practices, with Charleston-based attorney B.C. (Bill) Killough earning an individual ranking. Killough is one of only six intellectual property attorneys recognized statewide by Chambers USA in the 2026 guide.
Widely considered the most prestigious and influential attorney-ranking organization globally, London based Chambers identifies leading lawyers in their respective practice areas through a rigorous research process that includes client interviews, peer and competitor feedback, representative case matters, technical legal ability, depth of experience, client service and evaluation of professional accomplishments.
“We are honored that Chambers USA has recognized both our firm and Bill Killough,” said firm founder Seann Lahey. “What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it is grounded in client feedback. Our clients trust us with innovations, brands, technologies, and business assets that are critical to their success. This ranking reflects the dedication of our entire team and reinforces our commitment to delivering practical, strategic counsel that helps clients achieve their business objectives.”
The Chambers USA ranking reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to helping businesses establish, protect, enforce, and leverage intellectual property assets. With offices in Greenville and Charleston, Kim, Lahey & Killough represents clients ranging from entrepreneurs and emerging companies to established domestic and international businesses across industries including software, manufacturing, engineering, biotechnology, medical devices, consumer products, telecommunications, and finance. The firm’s intellectual property practice encompasses patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, technology transactions, and intellectual property litigation.
Based in the firm’s Charleston office, Killough is a registered patent attorney with more than three decades of experience counseling businesses and professionals across the full spectrum of intellectual property law.
About Kim, Lahey & Killough
Kim, Lahey & Killough is a South Carolina-based law firm focused on intellectual property, technology, and business law, with offices in Greenville and Charleston. The firm’s attorneys counsel clients in the creation, protection, enforcement, commercialization, and strategic management of intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, technology transactions, and intellectual property litigation and related business interests.
The firm serves entrepreneurs, startups, manufacturers, technology companies, healthcare innovators, and established businesses throughout the United States and internationally. Kim, Lahey & Killough is known for its client-centered approach, combining technical, business, and legal experience to help clients protect innovation, build competitive advantages, and achieve business objectives. For more information, visit the firm website at kimandlahey.com.
About Chambers USA
Chambers USA is published annually by Chambers and Partners, a London-based research organization founded in 1990 and widely regarded as the world’s most authoritative legal ranking service. The guide ranks attorneys and law firms across all 50 states and at the national level, spanning hundreds of practice areas. Rankings are determined through an independent and in-depth research process that includes thousands of confidential interviews with in-house counsel, clients, and peer attorneys each year. Attorneys are evaluated on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment. Rankings are not self-nominated nor purchased, they are earned through independent verification. A Chambers USA ranking is among the most sought-after recognitions in the legal profession and is frequently consulted by general counsel and business clients when selecting outside legal counsel.
