Atty. David E. Rothstein
A South Carolina certified specialist in employment law, David E. Rothstein has fought for employees in legal battles with businesses large and small, as well as with public employers.
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David E. Rothstein is a Partner based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1993), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996), U.S. Supreme Court (1998), and North Carolina (2008). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A South Carolina certified specialist in employment law, David E. Rothstein has fought for employees in legal battles with businesses large and small, as well as with public employers
- He represents hourly workers, executives, managers, and licensed professionals
- With more than 30 years’ experience, David represents clients in a full range of employment law issues
- This includes wage and overtime pay issues, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
- If a business retaliates against a worker who makes a complaint or files a lawsuit or worker’s compensation claim, David also helps workers fight this unjust and illegal treatment
- He also stands ready to assist employees in contract negotiations and disputes, including non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and severance agreements
- He works to protect the careers of professionals who are facing disciplinary or licensing issues before the various professional boards and commissions of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
- David also represents medical professionals, including doctors, in contract issues, partnership or shareholder disputes, and separation agreements
- He also practices qui tam law, representing clients in whistleblower actions under the federal False Claims Act aimed at exposing government corruption and fraud
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David E. Rothstein is one of 6,237 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in South Carolina →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 venue, 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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