Atty. David E. Rothstein

Atty. David E. Rothstein

With more than 30 years’ experience in state and federal courts in South Carolina and North Carolina, David E. Rothstein represents clients in a full range of employment law issues.

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Profile Summary

About David E. Rothstein at a glance

David E. Rothstein is a employment attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Burnette Shutt McDaniel. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Individuals (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • With more than 30 years’ experience in state and federal courts in South Carolina and North Carolina, David E. Rothstein represents clients in a full range of employment law issues
  • This includes hourly workers, union members, professionals, managers, and executives
  • His work includes representation before state agencies and licensing boards as well litigation

Practice Areas Explained

David E. Rothstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Rothstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David E. Rothstein

Where is David E. Rothstein's law office located?
David E. Rothstein's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Burnette Shutt McDaniel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David E. Rothstein handle?
David E. Rothstein focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did David E. Rothstein go to law school?
David E. Rothstein earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
How can I contact David E. Rothstein for a consultation?
You can contact David E. Rothstein directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David E. Rothstein received?
David E. Rothstein's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Individuals; Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Greenville); Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Greenville).

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Individuals
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Greenville)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Greenville)
- 2014

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