Fred B. Newby,
Retired
Fred B. Newby,
Retired
Experience
Mr. Newby brings over four decades of experience in private practice, with a diverse portfolio spanning representation of individuals and businesses in both litigation and transactional matters. His litigation expertise encompasses a wide range of cases, from personal injury to complex commercial disputes. Additionally, Mr. Newby’s transactional practice includes expertise in structuring and acquiring businesses, commercial real estate transactions, real estate development, and individual residential real estate matters.
Career Highlights
2019 – Prime Commercial Development with representation of seller on prime development lots including oceanfront
2019 – $8.5 Million Hotel Loan with representation of commercial bank in loan documentation
2018-2019 – Retail Business Negotiations with lease of 8500 square foot retail space and negotiations of 35,000 square foot retail building.
2018 – Oceanfront Hotel Rezoning with representation of developer in 21 story 240 unit oceanfront hotel
2017-2019 – Ongoing Condominium projects with developer of multiple oceanfront condominium units
2014-2018 – Franchised Food Operations with representation of owners and operators of multiple national franchised food locations in lease negotiations.
2014-2015 – Golf Course negotiations representing the purchasers of 22 eighteen-hole golf courses.
2012 – Retail Mall with representation of purchasers and operators in 600,000 square foot, three retail mall buildings on 52 acres of land.
Education
Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina, 1974
Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina, 1971
Jurisdictions
Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina, 1974
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, 1975
U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1981
U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
Lectures
“Implications of the South Carolina Beachfront Management Act”
“A Review of Contract Documents in Construction Projects”
Professional Memberships and Community Involvement
American Bar Association
South Carolina Bar Association
Horry County Bar Association
Adjunct Professor of International Studies – Coastal Carolina University (1990 – 2005)
Board Member and President of the Pawleys Island Festival of Art and Music
Prior Member – Legislative Policy Council, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce