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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PAPartner
Nekki Shutt
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Nekki Shutt

4.9
34 reviews

912 Lady Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29202

Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation, Employee Benefits and 1 more

About Nekki Shutt

A certified specialist in South Carolina employment law, Nekki built on her experience working in a corporate human resources department to create a legal practice focusing on civil litigation. Her emphasis is on employee benefits under ERISA. This includes work with COBRA as well as South Carolina health insurance continuation laws. She also assists clients with medical privacy issues under HIPAA.

Nekki represents clients in a range of other employment law issues as well, including wage disputes, discrimination and wrongful termination. A founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, Nekki and colleague Malissa Burnette led the legal team that paved the way for same-sex marriage in South Carolina.

Phi Delta Phi. Recipient: John C. Holland Scholarship; James Pettigru The Compleat Lawyer Award (Silver Medallion) from University of South Carolina School of Law, 2005. Selection to Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment Law, 2010 to 2012. Adjunct Professor, Gender, Sexuality, Race and the Law, University of South Carolina School of Law, 2001-2005. Chairman, University of South Carolina, Honor Council, 1994-1995. Member, University of South Carolina Honor Council, 1992-1995. Authored chapter on ERISA in the "Labor and Employment for South Carolina Lawyers," 3rd Ed., 2007 and 4th Ed., 2010. Authored chapter on employment law and employee benefits for "A Paralegal's Guide to Survival," 2nd Ed., 2010.

 

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Nekki Shutt got this award in 2021

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Labor and Employment
Posted by Albert
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

After searching for attorneys, chose one and I quickly realized I had selected the wrong attorney for my needs. I then remembered the attorney that got me to settle a case I felt I was 100% right and thought, why didn’t I call Nekki in the first place. Nekki is a brilliant strategist and straight shooter, I now my family’s future is in the right hands.

 
Employee Benefits
Posted by Mary Lynn
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

I was fighting for disability benefits, and had employed a lawyer to help me with Social Security and Medicare benefits. He referred me to Ms. Shutt to help recap disability benefits from my employer. I didn’t think it was possible.

Civil Litigation
Posted by Ashley
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

We found Nekki by one of her former clients who spoke very highly of her and she was known to win very big complicated cases. There is absolutely no one better. As a group, we worked various schedules making meetings and conferences difficult. Some how or another she was able to always get us together. She is highly proficient in what she does. We trusted her with our entire past, present, and future and she did not let us down. If you want an attorney who can get the job done right, she is the one. I highly recommend Nekki and I am honored to recommend her to others.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

Nekki is a consummate professional. She has proven herself to be an invaluable resource in a wide variety of practice areas. She has the knowledge required but also the skill and ability to think outside of the box which often makes a difference.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

Nekki is my go-to attorney for employment law issues. I trust her completely. I have been working with her for several years and also refer to her. She is at the top of her game as well as being responsive.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

Nekki is a compassionate attorney. Her advice has been spot on for my situation. I’ve known Nekki for many years and refer her to anyone needing help with employment issues. Never thought I would need her but I could not be more grateful I have her advising me. She is top notch.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

Nekki is an amazing, knowledgeable lawyer. She is compassionate and caring. Nekki has helped me and impressed me from our first conference. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a Labor & Employment attorney.

Labor and Employment
Posted by Todd
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

I used Nekki for a contract negotiation. She was extremely helpful and professional and researched the latest trends in my field. In the end, the negotiation went very well and I received a contract that I am very happy with. I highly recommend Nekki

Employee Benefits
Posted by Daniel
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

Ms. Shutt is the consummate professional. Her knowledge of the laws pertaining to my individual case were beyond impressive. Her advice in all matters was well-received. The reputation that she enjoys among her colleagues was further proof that I had chosen the right professional to assist me.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2023
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Nekki Shutt and her team! Not only is she professional and very knowledgeable, but she was understanding and sympathetic towards my situation. I felt like I had a determined, extremely, knowledgeable attorney, but also a caring, compassionate person fighting for me. During depositions, I was so proud she was representing me, due to the way she handled the depositions and never backed down from another challenging attorney. I felt like I had the best team of warrior attorneys standing with me. She handles herself with such class while winning her argument! M. Roberts

 
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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Other 1
    • Employment Litigation

Practice Details

  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Microsoft Teams
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    C.R. Meyer
    Sons Company v. Custom Mechanical CSRA, LLC, S.C. Ct. App. Case No. 2013-001839 (decided June 10, 2015)
    Condon v. Wilson, 21 F.Supp. 3d 572 (D.S.C. 2014) (135 S.Ct. 702)
    State ex rel Wilson v. Irvin Condon, 410 S.C. 554, 765 S.E.2d 834 (Memo)(2014)

    Champion v. Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., 550 F.3d 353 (4 Cir. 2008). Snavely v. AMISUB of South Carolina, Inc., 379 S.C. 386, 665 S.E.2d 222 (Ct. App. 2008) (NO.4413), rehearing denied, petition for certiorari denied. Shaw v. Atlantic Coast Life Ins. Co., 322 S.C. 139, 470 S.E.2d 382 (Ct. App. 1996), rehearing denied (May 23, 1996), certiorari denied by Atlantic Coast Life Ins. Co. v. Shaw, 520 U.S. 1167, 117 S.Ct. 1429, 137 L.Ed.2d 537, 65 USLW 3689, 65 USLW 3692 (U.S.S.C. Apr 14, 1997).
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 2%
  • Additional Links
    https://burnetteshutt.law/attorneys/nekki-shutt/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, South Carolina
    Memberships
    Richland County Bar Association
    South Carolina Bar (Chair, 2010 and Executive Committee, 2007-, Labor and Employment Law Committee
    Past Member, Young Lawyer Division Executive Committee).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Stetson University
    1984-1986

    University of South Carolina
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
    Journalism
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Employment and Labor Law, The Supreme Court of South Carolina

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    Nekki Shutt was admitted in 1995 to the State of South Carolina.
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    Nekki Shutt attended University of South Carolina.
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    Nekki Shutt spends 2% of their time working pro bono.

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