Rhett D Burney

Rhett D Burney

4.8
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Simpsonville, SC
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

628 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC

About Rhett

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 60%

I handle divorces, child custody matters, child support cases, adoptions, and termination of parental right cases.

31 years

60%
Personal Injury 40%

I handle automobile accident cases, workers compensation cases, social security/disability, dog bite cases, wrongful death cases, truck cases and slip and fall.

31 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Firm of Rhett D. Burney, PC

628 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC, 29681

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Rhett D Burney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Ed | December 2, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rhett Burney: Ethical, Expert, and Compassionate Legal Advocate in Family Law and Personal Injury.

Rhett Burney is an exceptional legal professional, embodying the pinnacle of ethical conduct and legal acumen in the field of family law and personal injury. As a colleague and friend, I've had the privilege of observing his unwavering commitment to professionalism and ethical standards that set a be...nchmark for the legal community. Rhett's expertise and skillfulness in navigating complex legal matters are unparalleled, a testament to his dedication to providing top-tier representation to his clients. His meticulous approach to cases reflects a deep understanding of the law, coupled with a strategic mindset that consistently yields favorable outcomes. From my vantage point as a fellow attorney, and having had in-depth conversations with Rhett about various cases and law practice management , I have immense confidence in Rhett's legal prowess, recognizing his ability to tackle even the most challenging cases with finesse and precision. Beyond his legal expertise, Rhett's client service is truly commendable. From my own experience with Rhett, I've seen how he goes above and beyond the norm. I am confident that the same compassionate demeanor I've seen manifests itself in an unwavering commitment to advocating for his clients' best interests, making him a trusted ally in the legal arena. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Rhett Burney to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled family law or personal injury attorney in the Greenville area. His dedication, professionalism, and remarkable legal abilities make him an invaluable asset to his clients and the legal community as a whole.

Posted by Scott Hutsell | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My custody battle

I hired Rhett Burney to represent me in my custody battle. Rhett and his team were very knowledgeable with the law and how the courts work here in SC. Even though my case dragged on for over a year Rhett remained professional the entire time. Other than how long the case took to get settled, Rhett... and his team made the whole process easy for me. I put it in their hands and they took great care of my family and I. We won our case and my family and I can not thank him or his staff enough for the blessing we received. I would recommend his office to anyone who needs legal advice or an actual Attorney to represent them.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

Rhett is a great attorney. He handled our will with professionalism. He was able to identify issues we needed to correct to better handle our estate.

Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

Rhett did a fantastic job handling my divorce settlement and I would recommend his firm to anyone going through that tough process.

Posted by James | May 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Power of Attorney

I have used Rhett twice for power of attorney documents. I highly recommend his services in this area. He is very efficient, has extremely solid communications throughout the process, and has very reasonable fees. I was setting up a POA for my 89 year old mother and he spent a lot of extra time ex...plaining things in detail to my mother and putting her at ease with the entire process.

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Rhett D Burney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marcus Meetze

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rhett is a great lawyer and mediator. I have tried cases with Rhett and he has also served as a mediator in my family court case. I always enjoyed working together."

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William Fore

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rhett Burney ever since we attended law school together. He has always been honest, hard working and knowledge regarding the law. He has an excellent reputation with the Family Court and his fellow lawyers. He is a very good attorney."

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Patrick Knie

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rhett enjoys an excellent reputation as a fine litigator, He has a keen legal mind, good instincts, and great courtroom skills. He is respected by his peers as being highly ethical and a gentleman. Rhett is also highly respected in the community."

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Marcus Meetze

Family lawyer

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Patrick Knie

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Turner

Personal injury lawyer

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James Stevens

Personal injury lawyer

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William Nichols

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2008

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International

1987

Clean Plate Club, Mom

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Rhett Burney PC

1995 - 2018

Partner, Turner & Burney, PC

Associations

Laurens County Bar Association

President

American Bar Association

Member

South Carolina Bar

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Million Dollar Forum Advocates

Lifetime Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Twanda Simpson vs. World Finance

Settlement for Plaintiff

State of South Carolina vs. Harris

Not guilty verdict

LEMS vs. Laurens County Hospital

Defendant won in Supreme Court

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Education

1995

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Presbyterian College

BA - Bachelor of Arts with honors

Publications

2013

Amazon 2013 Attorney's Guide to the South Carolina Insurance Benefits Program

Languages

English

Activity

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