$ 400-450 per hour
Rhett D Burney
About Rhett
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
60%
31 years
Personal Injury
40%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1995
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
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Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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 June | October 01, 2010 | Corporate & Incorporation
Recommend Rhett Burney
Rhett is an outstanding attorney with a strong commitment to his clients. Rhett has been my personal and corporate attorney for more than ten years. He handles every situation with confidence and a solid understanding of the law. I am grateful for his practical advice, attention to his client’s inter...
Posted by Ed | July 28, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
I would hire Mr. Burney again
I was going through a divorce and Mr Burney was very attentive, aggressive, and responsive. I believe the settlement was very fair, as I had a complicated case of custody, property and alimony which I do not pay.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2010 | Real Estate
Great Lawyer, Great Firm
I have worked with Mr. Burney on real estate transactions and have also consulted him for personal legal advice. He is extremely efficient, timely and considerate of every circumstance. Couldn't have had a better experience.
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2010 | Business
Great experience from a seasoned attorney
Mr. Burney helped me through several business transactions and made it quick and simple. I HIGHLY recommend using this firm.
Rhett D Burney's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
Marcus Meetze
Family lawyer
Patrick Knie
Litigation lawyer
Matthew Turner
Personal injury lawyer
James Stevens
Personal injury lawyer
William Nichols
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Common Law Marriage in South Carolina
06 May 2013
Legal Guide
Free Consultation. Free Advice. Bad Idea.
05 May 2013
Legal Guide
Boston Marathon Bomber and Miranda Warnings
05 May 2013