Stephanie H. Burton

Stephanie Burton has provided legal advice to clients regarding construction and design, corporate matters, employment law, and for claims involving professional negligence for twenty years. Stephanie has experience drafting and negotiating contracts and providing legal advice to assist clients with issues that may impact their business. When disputes arise, Stephanie has the trial experience needed to represent clients in trials in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings.

Education

  • J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 1989
    • South Carolina Law Review, Executive Editor
    • Order of the Wig and Robe
    • Robert L. Wagner Labor Law Moot Court Team
  • B.A., University of South Carolina, 1986

Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
South Carolina Supreme Court
Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court (1998 to Present)

Professional Associations

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry
Defense Research Institute
South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association (Member, Executive Committee 2003 to 2006)
South Carolina Bar Association
Spartanburg County Bar Association

Honors

Contributing author to Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers, published by the 
     South Carolina Bar
Listed in Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation

Practice Areas

Construction and Design
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Employment and Benefits
Professional Negligence