General Biography
Richard has practiced with Turner Padget for more than fifteen years primarily in the areas of general civil litigation and defense.  During the past several years, he has developed a thriving practice serving as mediator and arbitrator in civil matters in both state and federal courts.  Richard has conducted hundreds of ADR proceedings involving, among other things, personal injury, breach of contract, insurance bad faith, construction defect, products liability, lender liability, governmental liability, employment, professional liability and probate matters.

Bar Admissions
South Carolina Bar
United States District Court, District of South Carolina

Education
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, B.A., cum laude, 1987
University of South Carolina, J.D., 1990

Professional/Civic Affiliations
Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Arbitrator (South Carolina)
Certified Mediator (United States District Court, District of South Carolina)
Florence County Bar Association (President, 2001)
South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association (Executive Committee, 2001-05)
South Carolina Bar ADR Section (Council Member, 2001-03)
Florence County Registration and Election Commission (2002-05; Chairman, 2004-05)

Speeches/Presentations/Awards
Richard has organized and presented at numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars involving Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Ethics for both the Florence County Bar and the South Carolina Bar.