After law school, I clerked for the South Carolina Supreme Court. I was particularly interested in the substantive law of divorce proceedings. I maintain that interest, and I am actively involved in trials, mediations, and appeals. I have also devoted a substantial part of my practice to probate and estate work, to include drafting wills and trusts, handling probate estates, and representing parties in estate litigation.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 1974 | 07/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Family Court Mediation Certification | South Carolina Bar | 2012 |
Rotarian of the Year | Downtown Rotary Club | 2009 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1985 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney - Senior Partner | Burts Turner & Rhodes | 1975 - Present |
Law Clerk to the late Chief Justice Bruce Littlejohn | South Carolina Supreme Court | 1974 - 1975 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Cancer Association | Board Member; President | 2008 - Present |
Downtown Rotary Club | Board Member; Past President | 1987 - Present |
South Carolina Bar | Member | 1974 - Present |
Spartanburg County Bar Association | Member | 1974 - Present |
United Way | Board Member | 2009 - 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of South Carolina School of Law | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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South Carolina Family Court | Qualified Domestic Relations Orders | 2014 |
Pro Bono Program | Probate Issues in South Carolina | 2011 |
Pro Bono Program | Wills, Trusts, and Probate in South Carolina | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Doe v. Queen, 347 S.C. 4, 552 S.E. 2d 761 (2001) | For father |
Grant v. Grant Textiles, 372 S.C. 196, 641 S.E.2d 869 (2007) | For Employee |
Michael Scott B. v. Melissa M., 378 S.C. 452, 663 S.E.2d 58 (2008) | For Mother |
Holmes v. Holmes, 399 S.C. 499 (Ct. App. 2012) | For Husband |
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Stephen Denton, Family Attorney on Apr 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have personally known Richard for over 20 years. He is a professional but more importantly, he is a gentleman. Richard is always prepared and a zealous advocate for his clients. I have learned much from Richard over the years from simply observing him in and out of the courtroom. I have great respect for him and I suggest most lawyers in our community would feel the same. He has tremendous skills in several practice areas such as probate and appellate practice and I always feel confident when I call him for advice and refer cases to him and his firm.
Ruth Cate, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Richard is an exceedingly qualified, well respected attorney in this area. He does work of the highest caliber and is truly concerned with his client's well-being. He is a worthy adversary while maintaining the highest ethical caliber.
Margaret Nowell, Mediation Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
William Rhodes, Probate Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Rhodes has practiced law in the Spartanburg Community for more than 40 years. He maintains a reputation for excellence in the Bar. Most of his practice is in probate law [wills, trusts, and estates] and family law [divorce, custody, and support], although he is active in other areas of law, and he is a certified Family Court mediator.