Atty. Robert Young
Bob is a Columbia native who has practiced business, estate, and tax law in Columbia since 1974. Prior to entering private practice, Bob graduated from Duke University (B.A. 1966), University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D. 1969), and New York University (L.L.M. in Taxation, 1974).
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC · 57+ Years Experience
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About Robert Young at a Glance
Robert Young is an Of Counsel based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Belser Law Firm. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1969). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1974) and Duke University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Young
- Bob is a Columbia native who has practiced business, estate, and tax law in Columbia since 1974
- Prior to entering private practice, Bob graduated from Duke University (B.A. 1966), University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D. 1969), and New York University (L.L.M. in Taxation, 1974)
- From 1969 to 1972, Bob served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy with the Judge Advocate General Corps
- Bob was licensed as a certified public accountant (CPA) earning his accounting license in 1972 and maintained it for 40 years until he voluntarily relinquished it in 2012
- He was in the first group of attorneys in South Carolina to be designated as a “taxation specialist” Bob is admitted to practice in the Tax Court
- During the course of his career, Bob has assisted clients with the establishment, sale, and purchase of many businesses, as well as individual and corporate tax planning and state and federal tax controversies
- In addition, he has served as an expert witness in matters relating to the foregoing
- Order of Wig and Robe
- Member, University of South Carolina Law Review, 1967-1969
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Young's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Young handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Business & Corporate Law in Columbia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Columbia
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
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 Columbia 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.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-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 Columbia Choose Robert Young
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 Robert Young's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Young brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Robert Young can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Robert Young attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Young Handles in Columbia
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