Whit McGreevy focuses his practice on economic development and incentives. He advises clients on available federal, state, and local incentives and subsidies for domestic and international companies that are locating or expanding their operations throughout the U.S. His experience includes securing New Markets Tax Credits, state and local grants, tax credits related to job creation and investment, and substantial property tax reductions on behalf of his clients. Whit also provides local counsel on incentives for data center projects, along with energy and real estate support to help clients navigate complex development requirements and maximize available benefits. His work has supported billions of dollars in capital investment and the creation of thousands of new jobs.

Prior to joining the firm, Whit served as a law clerk to the Honorable Patrick Michael Duffy. During his clerkship, he gained experience drafting orders, bench memoranda, and jury charges in civil and criminal cases, and assisted Judge Duffy during trials, motion hearings, and complex mediations.
 

Professional & Civic Engagement

  • Council of Advisors, South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce
  • South Carolina Bar Association
    • Member, House of Delegates (2025-2026)
    • Co-Chair, Professional Development Committee, South Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
  • Member, Charleston County Bar Association
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    • Treasurer (2021-2022)
    • Senior Warden (2018-2021)
  • Member, South Carolina Economic Developers Association

     

Thought Leadership

Honors & Awards

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (BL Rankings), Corporate Law and Tax Law, 2023-present
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers: South Carolina Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters), 2025-present
  • Recognized in Charleston Business Magazine's Legal Elite, Business Organizations, Economic Development, 2023, 2025
  • South Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Star of the Quarter, 2016, 2018, 2023