Mac McLean Named 2026 Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' for Litigation – ERISA in Greenville

March 16, 2026
The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Arthur F. (Mac) McLean III "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – ERISA in Greenville, South Carolina.
This marks the fourth time Mac has received the Litigation – ERISA "Lawyer of the Year" honor in Greenville, having previously earned the designation in 2020, 2018 and 2015. He was also recognized as the 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Trusts and Estates in Greenville.

The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is one of Best Lawyers' most prestigious honors, presented to a single attorney in each practice area and geographic region. It is based on Best Lawyers' rigorous peer-review process. Mac has appeared in The Best Lawyers in America® guide for many years in several practice areas, including:
 
  • Litigation – ERISA (2011-2026)
  • Litigation – Trusts and Estates (2011-2026)
  • Employee Benefits Law (2010)
  • Trusts and Estates (2010)
Mac is a Certified Tax Specialist with more than 30 years of experience. His practice focuses on estate planning, corporate tax planning and retirement planning, particularly in matters governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
 
He advises financial institutions, trust departments, businesses and individuals on a wide range of matters, from probate court actions and estate tax minimization strategies to retirement plan compliance with the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor. Mac also brings extensive experience in nonprofit organizations, new markets tax credits and complex corporate transactions.