Ian D. McVey

Ian McVey is a shareholder in Turner Padget’s Columbia office, where he serves a diverse range of clients, including developers, lenders, contractors, and local businesses. With extensive experience in both transactional work and litigation, Ian is a trusted advisor for clients navigating commercial loans, real estate development, acquisitions, financing, and general business matters in South Carolina. He also represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings, real estate disputes, and debt collections.

His broad skill set makes him a versatile resource for clients, whether in the courtroom or the boardroom. Ian is committed to finding practical, cost-effective solutions for his clients, often helping them navigate complex situations with confidence.

A leader in his field, Ian co-chairs the firm’s Financial Services Industry Group and served as President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association. He is also a former President of the Richland County Bar Association and a member of the J. Bratton Davis Inn of Court. Ian’s reputation for excellence is reflected in his recognition by Best Lawyers in America in Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2017-2024) and his inclusion in Columbia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite in both Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights (2024). He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.

Notable experience includes representing a private equity group in the foreclosure of a manufacturing plant, acting as real estate counsel for significant bond financing transactions, successfully securing the dismissal of a Chapter 11 case for a large housing development and representing the purchaser of a marina facility. Ian also represents multiple suppliers in mechanic’s lien litigation involving the V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant.

Ian takes pride in listening to his clients' concerns and providing tailored solutions to help them achieve their goals.

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Acted as Real Estate Counsel for two significant bond financing transactions.
Represented the purchasers of the assets and real estate of a machine tooling company.
Represented a client in a multi-million dollar financing transaction secured by real estate in multiple states.
Represented a lender in the financing of commercial real estate with significant trust and tax issues.
Represented a private equity group in the foreclosure and disposition of a large manufacturing plant.
Successfully procured the dismissal of a Chapter 11 for large housing development over the opposition of the Debtor and U.S. Trustee.
Currently representing multiple materials suppliers in the Mechanic’s Lien litigation involving the V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant.
Represents a large regional lender in numerous debt restructuring matters throughout the state.
Represented lenders in various lender liability claims in both state and federal court.
Represented a commercial real estate owner in procuring a large condemnation award.

University of South Carolina, J.D., 2003
University of the South, B.A., History, 1997

South Carolina, 2004
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2007
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, 2004
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina, 2005

Professional or Industry Involvement

J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy Inn of Court, 2020
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, President, 2020-2021
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, Vice President, 2019-2020
South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, Board of Directors, Columbia Representative, 2017-2018
South Carolina Bankers Association, Member
South Carolina Independent Bankers Association, Member
Richland County Bar Association, President, 2014, Executive Committee, 2008-2015

Best Lawyers in America, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, 2017-2024
Columbia Business Magazine's "Legal Elite" in Business Litigation, 2024
Columbia Business Magazine's "Legal Elite" in Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights, 2024
Midlands Legal Elite, Commercial Real Estate and Banking & Finance, 2011-2022
Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2014
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Presentations & Speaking Engagements

“What to do When all Hell Breaks Loose,” Community Bankers Forum, South Carolina Bankers Association, 2017
South Carolina Master in Equity Bench & Bar
Numerous speaking engagements on Foreclosure and Commercial Loan Restructuring

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