Firm: Richard A. Harpootlian, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Richard “Dick” Ara Harpootlian is one of South Carolina’s leading courtroom advocates with 30 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and civil litigator. Mr. Harpootlian’s dynamic and persuasive advocacy style and record of success has earned him a reputation amongst South Carolina’s legal community as a lawyer who can get results.. Mr. Harpootlian began his career as a prosecutor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Within two years, he was named Deputy Solicitor and tasked with the administration and supervision of over 20 prosecutors and staff members. As the Fifth Circuit’s chief homicide prosecutor, Mr. Harpootlian personally prosecuted hundreds of murder cases, including 12 death penalty cases.. He defended one of those convictions on appeal before the United States Supreme Court. In 1983, Mr. Harpootlian earned a conviction in the prosecution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins—South Carolina’s most notorious serial killer. Mr. Gaskins was sentenced to death. In 1990, Mr. Harpootlian was elected as Fifth Circuit Solicitor, winning by a margin of almost 2-1. He served from 1991 until 1995. As Solicitor, he personally prosecuted and obtained convictions in a number of high-profile murder, drug, and public corruption cases. In 1991, Mr. Harpootlian prosecuted and convicted ex-University of South Carolina President Jim Holderman for public corruption charges arising from the abuse of his office for personal gain.. For the last 20 years, Mr. Harpootlian’s private practice has earned him state and national recognition for his efforts on behalf of civil litigants and criminal defendants, including a number of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, some of which are listed here.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Harpootlian has been active in South Carolina politics. He was popularly elected and served on Richland County Council from 1986 to 1991. He served as Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. During his first tenure as Chair, the Party elected Governor James Hodges, the first candidate to unseat an incumbent South Carolina governor, and five other Democrats to statewide office.. Mr. Harpootlian’s views as a commentator on law and politics are regularly sought by national news programs. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, and various CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News broadcasts. He is also frequently quoted in local, state, and national publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and TIME Magazine.. Mr. Harpootlian has been invited to share his experience with bar colleges as a lecture for the South Carolina Bar Association on topics including class action litigation and criminal defense. For the last 20 years, he has lectured newly barred South Carolina lawyers during the Bridge the Gap Program. He is a former chair of the Criminal Law Section of the South Carolina Bar Association and a past member of the South Carolina Bar Board of Grievance and Discipline. He has served on the South Carolina Chief Justice’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Docketing and he is an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
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Firm: Cannon & Taylor, L.L.P.
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Family ,Real Estate ,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Traffic Violations,Transportation ,Workers Compensation
Contact: (252) 355-2010
Firm: Merrell Jahn & Mcduff
Practice Areas: Health Care
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Practice Areas: Business
Contact: +1 (855) 772-0119
Firm: Richard A. Hricik, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
For 30 years, Richard Hricik, a Charleston area attorney serving clients across all counties of South Carolina, has represented clients in personal injury claims, including, auto and trucking accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and civil rights violations. Richard has also appeared in the national and Charleston area news on his noteworthy cases and has served as a legal commentator for local television and radio.. A former professor with decades of legal experience, Richard has been recognized for excellence with the following awards and distinctions: SuperLawyer, Preeminent Rating (A/V) by Martindale-Hubbell, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – South Carolina, and National Association of Distinguished Counsel.. Licensed in South Carolina and Ohio, Richard has represented clients in both federal and state trial courts, as well as the 4th and 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice, a Board Member of the South Carolina Association for Justice, the Federal Bar Association, and the Charleston County Bar.. Richard earned his law degree from The College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1993 receiving the Order of the Barristers award for outstanding oral advocacy. He clerked for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Attorneys Office in Washington, DC. He is also a cum laude graduate of Cleveland State University where he received his undergraduate degree in accounting.. In addition to serving clients at The Law Offices of Richard A. Hricik, Richard is committed to improving the safety and well-being of the greater community. He educates students on the dangers of Distracted Driving, supports conservation efforts, and donates a percentage of all fees earned to nonprofits and community organizations.
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Practice Areas: Arbitration,Arbitration & Mediation,Civil ,Insurance ,Mediation,Personal Injury,Transportation ,Trucking Accidents
Contact: 843-656-4422
Firm: Richard N. Tapp, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 864-232-4883
Practice Areas: Car Accident, Workers Compensation, Social Security & Disability, Litigation
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
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Firm: Richard L. Booth
Practice Areas: Business Organizations
Contact: (803) 775-6232
172 Meeting St , Charleston , South Carolina 29401
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Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Po Box 486 , Charleston , South Carolina 29402
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Business Organizations, Immigration & Naturalization , TBD
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Firm: Dority and Manning, P.A.
Practice Areas: Civil ,Patents,Trademarks
Contact: 864-271-1592
Firm: Pima County Superior Court
110 W Congress St , Tucson , South Carolina 85701
Practice Areas: , TBD
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Firm: Gergel, Nickles & Solomon
1519 Richland St South 29201 , Columbia , South Carolina 29044
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor ,Government Agencies,Government Contracts,Medical Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice
Contact: (803) 779-8080
Firm: Law Office of Richard L. Mayes
166 Blue Heron Ln , North Augusta , South Carolina 29841
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Po Box 521 , La France , South Carolina 29656
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Firm: Law Office of Richard J. Paul
Po Box 2380 , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29465
Practice Areas: Social Security Benefits & Disability,
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Firm: Sweeny Wingate & Barrow PA
1515 Lady St , Columbia , South Carolina 29201
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Medical Malpractice
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Firm: Richard M. Kenan
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
Contact: (803) 276-6500