Finklea, Hendrick and Blake, LLC seeks to provide the opportunity for law students to intern with their firm. FHB’s internship gives students the ability to learn more about the functioning of a law firm and an overview of the legal system. This summer, FHB has had the privilege of having Cooper Branham come on board to intern with them. Since it is Cooper’s last week, FHB wanted to gain some insight on his internship experience at the office.

Q: What made you choose FHB for your internship?
“I wanted an internship where I could learn everything *on the plaintiffs ‘attorney side, from construction and real estate litigation to personal injury. I asked my friends from the Florence area if they recommended any firms to reach out to and when they recommended FHB to me as a top law firm in the Pee Dee, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.”

Q: What have you learned throughout your time at FHB?
“I have learned a lot during my time at FHB. Generally speaking, I have learned what it takes to be a practicing attorney. More specifically, I have learned how to write motions, discover requests, orders, business transaction agreements and the importance of client relationships.”

Q: What are your plans once you graduate?
“I plan to come back to the Pee Dee region after I graduate. I would like to end up in either Florence or Myrtle Beach!”

Upon talking with Cooper about his experience at Finklea, Hendrick and Blake, he was asked if any individual attorney or staff member had made a lasting impact on his internship. Cooper stated that all the attorneys and staff had helped him with various questions throughout his time at the office. Cooper advised that each attorney shared their own guidance and experiences with him, also providing him with the opportunity to shadow them in court hearings, depositions, and mediations. It was also stated that even the paralegals and staff within the office made sure to go out of their way to make him feel apart of the team.

The attorneys and staff at FHB are so thankful that Cooper was able to join them in the office this summer. FHB wishes Cooper the very best on all his future endeavors.