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Atty. Richard A. Phinney

Atty. Richard A. Phinney

Richard A. Phinney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination, unfair labor practices and 4 other areas of law.

Greenville Greenville 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (864) 412-1980 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard A. Phinney at a glance

Richard A. Phinney is a Shareholder based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greenville County Bar Association South Carolina Bar Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Phinney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination, unfair labor practices and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Greenville, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Phinney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Phinney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Richard A. Phinney is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in South Carolina →

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

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

Richard A. Phinney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 Richard A. Phinney

Where is Richard A. Phinney's law office located?
Richard A. Phinney's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Phinney handle?
Richard A. Phinney focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Richard A. Phinney practiced law?
Richard A. Phinney has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard A. Phinney go to law school?
Richard A. Phinney earned their education at (JD, 1979).
How can I contact Richard A. Phinney for a consultation?
You can contact Richard A. Phinney 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 Richard A. Phinney received?
Richard A. Phinney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1980

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