Atty. Roopal S. Ruparelia
Roopal Ruparelia, a shareholder and insurance defense attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office, heads a robust general civil litigation practice, with greater emphasis on the defense of both personal injury and construction defect claims in a variety of contexts.
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Roopal S. Ruparelia is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Roopal Ruparelia, a shareholder and insurance defense attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office, heads a robust general civil litigation practice, with greater emphasis on the defense of both personal injury and construction defect claims in a variety of contexts
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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.
Roopal S. Ruparelia is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Roopal S. Ruparelia is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
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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 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 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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