Rita B. Barker
200 East Camperdown Way Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Firm:
Wyche, P.A.
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Overview
Rita works primarily in the area of commercial litigation, with an
emphasis on environmental and insurance coverage issues. Rita’s varied
environmental experience includes advising clients on matters arising
under federal and state environmental laws, including the Endangered
Species Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the SC
Pollution Control Act. She assists clients in investigating and
responding to matters before administrative agencies and has taught
Administrative Law for Clemson University's Masters of Public
Administration program. Rita advises clients on assessing environmental
risks and incentives associated with corporate transactions, including
mergers, acquisitions, and real estate deals. Rita is also involved in
the firm's architectural copyright infringement litigation team. She is
currently teaching a course on Environmental Law & Conservation
Advocacy at Furman University.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Awards
Environmental Law, Greenville (2018)
- Received the "Distinguished Environmental Advocacy Award" from the American Bar Assocation, 2013
- Recognized as "Legal Elite" by the Greenville Business Magazine, 2012
- Named a "Rising Star" by South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012 - present
- 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
Languages
English
Education
Graduated
Clemson University, BA
Graduated 2001
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (864) 242-8200
200 East Camperdown Way
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
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