• U.S. News
  • Lawyers »
  • Legal Topics
  • Legal Advice
  • Find a Lawyer
  • For Lawyers
  • FAQ
  • Lawyers
  • Legal Topics
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Find Legal Advice
  • For Lawyers
  • FAQ
  • Login

  • More from U.S. News
  • News & Opinion
    • BACK
    • News & Opinion
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Photos
    • Best Countries
    • Best States
    • The Report
  • Education
    • BACK
    • Education
    • Higher Education
      • Rankings
      • Colleges
      • Grad Schools
      • Online Programs
      • Global
      • Advice
    • High Schools
      • Rankings
      • Advice
  • Health
    • BACK
    • Health
    • Wellness
      • Best Diets
      • Food
      • Fitness
      • Family
      • Mind
      • Aging
      • Health Living
    • Healthcare
      • Doctors
      • Hospitals
    • Senior Care
  • Money
    • BACK
    • Money
    • Careers
      • Best Jobs
      • Applying
      • Interviewing
      • Salaries & Benefits
      • Work Culture
    • Investing
      • Rankings
      • Stocks
      • Mutual Funds
      • ETFs
      • Financial Advisors
      • 529s
      • Advice
    • Personal Finance
    • Real Estate
      • Places
      • Agents
      • Advice
    • Retirement
  • Travel
    • BACK
    • Travel
      • Vacations
      • Hotels
      • Cruises
      • Rewards
      • Advice
  • Cars
    • BACK
    • Cars
      • Rankings
      • New
      • Used
      • Financing
      • Advice
  • Real Estate
  • Contact
  • Employment
  • Advertising
  • Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Lawyers
Rita B. Barker's Profile Image

Rita B. Barker

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2013.
200 East Broad Street, Suite 400 Greenville, South Carolina 29601
(864) 242-8200
 | 
Firm: Wyche, P.A.
 |  Website
 
Edit Profile
  • Overview
  • Services
  • Awards
  • Languages
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Client Reviews & Commendations
  • More ▾
  • Overview
  • Services
  • Awards
  • Languages
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Client Reviews & Commendations
Edit Your Profile
To edit your Lawyer Directory information, please login to your
Best Lawyers® Admin Account.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300.
Overview
Firm

Wyche, P.A.


Years In Practice


Phone Number (864) 242-8200

Rita Bolt Barker is a veteran litigator and counselor with experience in environmental, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage matters.

Environmental

Rita has broad experience helping clients navigate the wide range of laws that protect our natural resources.  She is a trusted, reliable partner for business and individuals who need a steady guide through the ins and outs of environmental compliance and litigation. Rita delivers results for clients who need assistance in investigating and responding to permitting challenges, as well as in responding to requests for information and enforcement actions before administrative agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. She advises clients on assessing environmental risks and incentives associated with corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate deals.  In the real estate context, Rita has experience securing and enforcing conservation easements and redeveloping brownfield properties through South Carolina’s Voluntary Cleanup Contract program. Rita has advised clients on matters arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the SC Pollution Control  Act.

Commercial Litigation & Insurance Coverage Disputes

In addition to her environmental work, Rita represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including consumer protection, data breach, contractual, and trade secrets disputes.  She has broad experience litigating insurance coverage issues, and routinely assists with assessing adequacy of coverage and securing coverage for defense and indemnification costs. Rita has taught Administrative Law at Clemson University and Environmental Law at Furman University.  She serves as the chair of the firm’s Recruiting Committee.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Commercial Litigation
Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
Litigation - Insurance
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Rita B. Barker
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Environmental Law, Greenville (2018)
  • Named one of Greenville's "Best and Brightest 35 and Under" by Greenville Business Magazine, 2011
  • Graduate of Leadership Greenville, Class 37, 2011
  • Connections: Women Leaders of the Upstate, Class of 2010
  • Harvard Law School Dean's Award for Community Leadership, 2004
  • Received the "Distinguished Environmental Advocacy Award" from the American Bar Assocation, 2013
  • Recognized on Pro Bono Honor Roll by Supreme Court of South Carolina, 2019
  • Best Lawyers 2018 Greenville Environmental Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2018
  • Listed in Chambers USA, 2014-Present
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2012-Present
  • Recognized as "Legal Elite" by the Greenville Business Magazine, 2012-Present
  • Named a "Rising Star" by South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012-Present
Languages
English
Education
Harvard University, J.D.
Graduated 2004
Clemson University, BA
Graduated 2001
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (864) 242-8200
200 East Broad Street, Suite 400
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
See Location
Address for Rita B. Barker
Client Reviews & Commendations

Get Legal Advice

What To Do When Someone Dies at Home

Legality and Usage of Asbestos in the U.S.

Juvenile Court Proceedings: How It Differs from Adult Court

Obtaining a Patent: Everything You Need To Know

Can I Sue an Airline for Mistreatment?

How To Write a Will

Write a Client Review
{{ error.Text }}
Your client review was submitted successfully!
We've encountered an error while submitting your client review. Please try again later.
This comment will be sent to the attorney for review prior to publishing.
Disclaimer and a note about Find a Lawyer and Legal Advice »

SEARCH BY STATE

▼
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
U.S. News
  • About U.S. NewsAbout
  • Contact
  • Best Lawyers
  • Press
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Copyright 2023 © U.S. News & World Report L.P.
  • Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy
Login
Forgot your password?
*If you are having any difficulty accessing your account, please contact us at info@lawyerregister.com.
Premium Profiles
Expand Your Presence
Access Exclusive Tools
And Much More...
Learn More
*If you are having any difficulty accessing your account, please contact us at info@lawyerregister.com.
https://www.bestlawyers.com Best Lawyers Best Lawyers +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • https://twitter.com/bestlawyers
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/137775
  • https://www.facebook.com/bestlawyersllc