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For over 30 years, Richard has adeptly navigated personal injury, vehicle collision, workers’ compensation, and social security disability cases in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. His extensive local knowledge, including relationships with area doctors and familiarity with juries, uniquely benefits his clients. Richard ensures personal case management, as each client receives direct attention from him or his partner, Scott. Raised in a working-class family, Richard's commitment to representing working people is deeply ingrained. His father’s service as a police officer and Coast Guard officer, alongside his mother’s tenure at JCPenney, instilled in him a strong work ethic and an appreciation for the value of money. Supported by family, Richard's life achievements have been shaped by perseverance. His faith plays a vital role, guiding him in his profession as he feels called to assist the injured in securing rightful compensation.
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Practice Areas
39 years | 3,000 cases
36 years | 2,000 cases
39 years | 200 cases
36 years | 400 cases
33%-40%
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Mobile
1210 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC, 29607
smithandbeckey.com/
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Posted by Ben | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Richard was great to work with. He communicated through every step of the process and was able to help us get a settlement that was more than we thought we could get. I would highly recommend working with Richard.
Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2014
Richard helped me on two separate Workers' Compensation injuries. He and his staff are great, easy to get in touch with and answer questions all along the way. I never had a problem getting in touch with his paralegal who tried her best to make sure that I had all my needs met. Richard settled my ...
Posted by Joseph | December 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Richard Smith was hired by me for a workers comp case. I told him I had photos of the accident site. He did not care he said a slip and fall is a slip and fall. I met with him one time and agreed to go with him. We met with the insurance lawyers and he didn't even prepare me for the deposition or tel...
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2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Smith and Beckey Injury Lawyers
2013 - Present
Injured Workers' AdvocatesMember
1994 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
English