Richard Davis Esq.Greenville, South Carolina
| Partner | |
| phone | 864-640-4272 866-623-4041 |
| fax | (864) 370-3731 |
| Email Me | |
Trial advocate on behalf of injury victims. Litigation experience in courts and administrative tribunals throughout South Carolina. Extensive work before the SC Workers Compensation Commission and Office of Hearings and Appeals, Social Security Administration.
Partner in the law firm of Christian & Davis (1988 to present); Associate (1984-1988). Currently licensed to practice in the State and Federal Courts for the state of South Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Martindale Hubbell Rating: AV.
- Areas of Practice:
- Litigation & Appeals
- Social Security -- Disability
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Products Liability Law
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Education:
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina,
1984
Juris Doctor - Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina,
1981
B.A.
Honors: Member of IPTAY. 1981-present
Honors: Life Member of IPTAY. 2001-present
Honors: Contributing Member, Silver Tiger, Clemson University Alumni Association
Major: Political Science
- Published Works:
- "Return to Work Issues and Workers' Compensation", (Contributing Author), Lorman Education Institute, 2002
- "Advanced Workers' Compensation" (Contributing Author), Lorman Education Institute, 2002
- Representative Cases:
- Osteen v. Greenville County School Dist., 323 SC 432, 475 S.E.2d 775 (S.C. App. Ct. 1996)
- Osteen v. Greenville County School District, 333 SC 43, 508 S.E.2d 21 (S.C. Supreme Court 1998)
- Representative Clients:
- Represents individuals injured on the job
- Represents individuals injured as a result of the actions of others
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Faculty Member, SC Workers Compensation Law, SCWCEA, 2008
- Speaker, "Ethics in Government", South Carolina Bar, 2000
- Faculty Member, "Return to Work Issues and Workers' Compensation", Lorman Education Institute, 1998 - 2002
- Faculty Member, "Advanced Workers' Compensation", Lorman Education Institute, 1999 - 2002
- Speaker, Hand Surgery Center, Legal-Medical Education Conference, 2000 - 2001
- "Ethics in Governmental Relations and Lobbying", South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors, Fall Retreat, Grove Park, Asheville, North Carolina, 2001
- Honors and Awards:
- "AV" Martindale Hubbell Rating
- Selected for Inclusion, Consumer's Guide, The Best Lawyers in America
- PTA President, Greenville High Academy of Academic Excellence, 2005 - 2006
- Recipient of Eagle Scout award, 1975
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- South Carolina State Ethics Commission, 1998 - 2001
- Chairman
- South Carolina State Ethics Commission, 1995 - 1998
- Commissioner
- Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina, 1999 - 2006
- Member, Board of Directors
- Kids Chance, 2007 - Present
- Member, Board of Directors
- Greenville County Election Commission, 1986 - 1995
- Member
- South Carolina Administrative and Regulatory Law Association, 2001 - 2003
- Member, Board of Directors, Legislative and Nominating Committees
- South Carolina Bar Association, 1984 - Present
- South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, 1984 - Present
- Sustaining Member
- South Carolina Workers' Compensation Education Association, 2004 - Present
- Medical Conference Planning Committee
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Advocate
- Greenville Technical College, Paralegal Studies, 2005 - Present
- Member, Advisory Board
- Past Employment Positions:
- Christian & Davis, Partner, 1989 - Present
- Culbertson, Christian & Moorhead, Associate, 1984 - 1988
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Former Chairman and Member of the Diaconate, Eastlan Baptist Church
- Mauldin Recreation Department, Baseball and Football Coach, 1995 - 2003
- Former Cubmaster, Member of the Eagle Scout Board of Review and Recipient of Eagle Scout award, 1975
