Atty. R. Scott Dover

Atty. R. Scott Dover

Attorney R. Scott Dover, founder of the Law Offices of R.

Pickens Pickens 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Scott Dover at a glance

R. Scott Dover is a Principal based in Pickens, South Carolina, practicing at The Law Offices of R. Scott Dover. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, dui/dwi, truck accidents, and child custody. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1987), United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pickens, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney R. Scott Dover, founder of the Law Offices of R. Scott Dover in Pickens, South Carolina, handles cases in many different areas of law
  • Mr. Dover represents clients within Pickens as well as throughout Anderson, Greenville, Oconee and Spartanburg counties in South Carolina
  • Mr. Dover practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law, personal injury law and workers’ compensation
  • In the area of criminal defense, he has experience with general sessions charges, DUI and drug offenses, juvenile charges and magistrate level offenses
  • In his personal injury law practice, Mr. Dover represents victims of car, motorcycle, truck and other types of accidents as well as accidents caused by drunk drivers
  • He also handles wrongful death cases and both temporary and permanent disability workers’ compensation claims
  • His family law experience includes matters involving divorce, child custody, child support and separation
  • After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a political science degree, Mr. Dover earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law
  • He is admitted to practice within both state and federal courts in South Carolina
  • Recognized for his more than two decades of experience, Mr. Dover has been listed in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America.” He has also been named a master of the bench in the Upstate South Carolina American Inn of Court
  • Active in his professional community, Mr. Dover is a member of the Pickens County Bar Association, the Greenville County Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar
  • He is also a member of national groups including the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice
  • Industry Groups • Attorney For The Town Of Central • City Of Pickens And Pickens County Clerk Of Court Bar/Professional Activity: • have worked hard to Member of the Board of Governors, House of Delegates, South Carolina Bar Association, 2010 • Federal Court Association, Member • American Bar Association, Member • American Association for Justice, Member • South Carolina Association for Justice, Member • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member • Greenville County Bar Association, Member • Pickens County Bar Association, Member • South Carolina Bar, Member • Supreme Court of the United States of America • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit • United States District Court for the District of South Carolina • South Carolina

Practice Areas Explained

R. Scott Dover's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Scott Dover handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Truck Accidents

R. Scott Dover is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Child Custody & Visitation

R. Scott Dover is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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 Pickens 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 R. Scott Dover

Where is R. Scott Dover's law office located?
R. Scott Dover's law practice is located in Pickens, South Carolina. The firm is The Law Offices of R. Scott Dover. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Scott Dover handle?
R. Scott Dover focuses on car accidents, divorce, dui/dwi, truck accidents, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has R. Scott Dover practiced law?
R. Scott Dover has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did R. Scott Dover go to law school?
R. Scott Dover earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact R. Scott Dover for a consultation?
You can contact R. Scott Dover 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 R. Scott Dover received?
R. Scott Dover's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1987
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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