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.
Americans with Disabilities Act & More Attorney · Serving Greenville, SC · 33+ Years Experience
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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.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Rothstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greenville.
Wrongful Termination in Greenville
David E. Rothstein is one of 6,861 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in South Carolina →
Workplace Discrimination in Greenville
David E. Rothstein is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in South Carolina →
Personal Injury in Greenville
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.
David E. Rothstein is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Employment Law in Greenville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David E. Rothstein is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Greenville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David E. Rothstein is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greenville
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.
Greenville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greenville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Greenville Choose David E. Rothstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Rothstein's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, personal injury, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Rothstein brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, David E. Rothstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and personal injury, David E. Rothstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Greenville
A Greenville-based practice means David E. Rothstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David E. Rothstein Handles in Greenville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David E. Rothstein has experience with under South Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David E. Rothstein directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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