Atty. David E. Rothstein

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.

Greenville Greenville 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (803) 632-0146 Email

Profile Summary

About David E. Rothstein at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

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.

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Personal Injury

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 Law

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

David E. Rothstein is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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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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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, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David E. Rothstein handle?
David E. Rothstein focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has David E. Rothstein practiced law?
David E. Rothstein has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David E. Rothstein go to law school?
David E. Rothstein earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
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: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1993
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
North Carolina
Admitted: 2008

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