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Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2010.
1201 Main Street, 22nd Floor, P.O. Box 11889 Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1889
(803) 779-3080
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bknowlton@hsblawfirm.com
Firm: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.


Years In Practice


Phone Number (803) 779-3080

Bob Knowlton primarily represents businesses in contract, business tort, and trade practice disputes, investigations and claims by governmental entities, and internal corporate investigations. He also handles shareholder derivative suits and defends claims asserted against officers and directors by shareholders and governmental entities. From the outset of each case, he works closely with clients to determine their desired results. Knowlton represents numerous financial institutions, manufacturers, real estate and clients in various other industries.

A certified mediator, he is successful at evaluating risks and devising the most effective strategy, tailored to support a client’s business goals.

He is also listed in the 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers for Business Litigation.

RECENT MATTERS

  • represented a FORTUNE 500 company in a dispute tried in the State of Washington regarding alleged damages of over $60 million, concerning unfair trade practices, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and contract
  • tried a case involving a shareholder’s dispute alleging officer and director misconduct
  • represented the board of directors and officers of a failed bank who were sued in a class action shareholder case
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Securities
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Robert Y. Knowlton
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2021)
Litigation - Securities, Columbia, SC (2018)
Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2017)
Litigation - Securities, Columbia, SC (2016)
Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2015)
Litigation - Securities, Columbia, SC (2013)
Education
Graduated
University of Virginia, BA
Graduated 1979
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (803) 779-3080
bknowlton@hsblawfirm.com
1201 Main Street, 22nd Floor, P.O. Box 11889
Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1889
Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1889
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