McNair Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of special counsel Bradley S. Wright to the firm's Columbia office. Brad will focus his practice on regulatory, governmental and transactional matters.

Brad rejoins McNair after serving in several roles for the South Carolina House of Representatives, most recently as general counsel and chief of staff to the Office of the Speaker of the House. His experience also includes service as legal counsel to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, the House Rules Committee, the Ways and Means Committee, and the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.

"Brad worked with us as an associate for five years before leaving in 2005 for the State House," said Michael Beal, Columbia's managing shareholder. "During his time here, I had the pleasure of watching him grow and develop in our corporate department, doing complex transactional work for many of our regulated clients. His 10 years in state government have provided him with a unique insight into the regulatory environment, which will prove beneficial to our clients. We are thrilled to have such a passionate and committed individual back on the team."

Prior to joining McNair, Brad received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1999. He earned a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in economics from Auburn University in 1996.