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About Nihar
Biography
Mr. Nihar Patel graduated from the College of Charleston in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. Nihar earned a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 2005. While in law school, Nihar participated in a study abroad in which he attended Monash University Law Chambers in Melbourne, Australia and the University Of Canterbury School Of Law in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nihar first met Monty Desai when the two were enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley, and the two realized they each shared a client-centered philosophy of practicing law.
Nihar went to work for the Greenville County Public Defender’s Office following law school, gaining invaluable experience handling cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to high-profile murders.
He is a member of the Greenville and South Carolina Bars; is past president of the Greenville Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (GACDL); a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ); was named among Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2013; the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in South Carolina; and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Nihar and his wife Olivia have a young son named Jag and an Alaskan malamute named Juneau. In his spare time, he loves watching Gamecock sports, listening to live music, and spending time outdoors.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
55%
19 years
Criminal Defense
25%
19 years
Car Accident
10%
DUI and DWI
10%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 20 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
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Nihar Manhar Patel's Reviews
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Posted by Julie | April 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Competent and knowledgable
He got my son completely off a weapons felony charge (Pointing & Presenting). (He shot a round in the air in fear from 3 men). He also worked a miracle for me with the same charge. He was able to get me a chance to plead Alford- which is a rare plea. Monte Desai (ex-prosecutor) hired him because of h...
Nihar Manhar Patel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Nihar is a sharp lawyer who works hard for his clients. He has great people skills in communicating which works well to his client's advantage."
"Nihar is a great guy. He loves mixing it up in court and is a tireless advocate for his clients. He's a top shelf lawyer."
Randy Chambers
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2015
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, The Carolina Law Group
2005 - 2011
Public Defender, Greenville County Public Defenders Office
Associations
2013 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Greenville Association of Criminal Defense LawyersFormer President
2005 - Present
Greenville County BarMember
2005 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
Education
2005
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law