Atty. Matthew T. Richardson

Atty. Matthew T. Richardson

Matthew’s practice focuses mostly on complex civil litigation, and he has participated in some of the largest and most complicated litigation in South Carolina in the past 20 years, including minority owner oppression litigation, the largest public utility rate case, the largest public corruption investigation and prosecution, the statewide redistricting challenges, statewide consumer protection litigation, and a federal constitutional challenge to temporary rate relief after construction was abandoned on the new nuclear power plant. Matthew represents a class of all foster care children in So

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Profile Summary

About Matthew T. Richardson at a glance

Matthew T. Richardson is a personal injury, business, ip, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Wyche PA. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar. Educated at The University of South Carolina (J.D., 1998) and Duke University (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew’s practice focuses mostly on complex civil litigation, and he has participated in some of the largest and most complicated litigation in South Carolina in the past 20 years, including minority owner oppression litigation, the largest public utility rate case, the largest public corruption investigation and prosecution, the statewide redistricting challenges, statewide consumer protection litigation, and a federal constitutional challenge to temporary rate relief after construction was abandoned on the new nuclear power plant
  • Matthew represents a class of all foster care children in South Carolina for systemic reforms and also handles personal injury, business litigation, and government and election law matters
  • His experience includes jury trials, bench trials, agency hearings and contested cases, preliminary motions and injunctions, dispositive motions, class action certification determinations, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals
  • Matthew is based in our Columbia, SC office

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew T. Richardson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew T. Richardson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Matthew T. Richardson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew T. Richardson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew T. Richardson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in South Carolina →

Product Liability

Matthew T. Richardson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew T. Richardson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

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.

Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Greenville or all attorneys in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew T. Richardson

Where is Matthew T. Richardson's law office located?
Matthew T. Richardson's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Wyche PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew T. Richardson handle?
Matthew T. Richardson focuses on personal injury, business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Matthew T. Richardson go to law school?
Matthew T. Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—, 1995).
How can I contact Matthew T. Richardson for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew T. Richardson 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 Matthew T. Richardson received?
Matthew T. Richardson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina
- 1998
Duke University
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Compleat Lawyer Award, University of South Carolina School of Law, 2003 (Silver Award), 2019 (Gold Award)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Greenville Appellate Practice "Lawyer of the Year" by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — S.C. Association for Justice Matthew J. Perry Public Service Award, 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Greenville Business Magazine "50 Most Influential," 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2014-Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2013-Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in South Carolina
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2012-Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a "Rising Star" by South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Democratic Nominee for Attorney General of South Carolina, 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Top 20 Under 40," The State, 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Liberty Fellowship, Aspen Global Leadership Network, 2009
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Greenville)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Greenville)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Greenville)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Greenville)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Greenville)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Greenville)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar

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