Hannah D. Stetson

Hannah Stetson is a Shareholder at Turner Padget in Columbia, South Carolina, where her practice involves representing employers and management in various litigation, administrative, and counseling matters. Hannah defends clients in both state and federal courts as well as before key administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC), and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). She also provides strategic counseling and training to employers on best practices and policies to mitigate potential liabilities.

In addition to her workplace litigation experience, Hannah is a member of Turner Padget’s statewide professional license defense team. She defends professionals in disciplinary matters before licensing boards regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. Hannah’s strategic, well-prepared defense approach helps clients navigate the complex and collateral issues that arise when a professional license is at risk.

Hannah’s practice also extends to general business and commercial litigation, including drafting and litigating restrictive covenants.

Before joining Turner Padget, Hannah clerked for the Honorable James A. Beaty, Jr. in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina and the Honorable Margaret B. Seymour in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. These clerkships provided her with a unique perspective of the litigation process, shaping her approach to client defense and counseling.

Hannah has been recognized as a “Women of Influence” by Columbia Regional Business Report (2024), “Women in Business” by Columbia Business Monthly (2024) and listed in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Litigation – Labor and Employment (2022-2024),  Best Lawyers in America: Women in the Law (2022-2024), and Rising Star, South Carolina Super Lawyers (2024).