About Us

In 1973, two attorneys, Donald V. Richardson, III, and Charles N. Plowden, Jr., founded Richardson Plowden. More than 30 years later, Richardson Plowden has grown from one office in Columbia, S.C., to include a second office in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Planning for further growth, the Columbia practice moved to a new office building in October 2006.

As one of the 15 largest firms in South Carolina, Richardson, Plowden is home to more than 30 attorneys and more than 75 support staff. The Firm has a broad-based service offering encompassing more than 25 practice areas. The depth and range of our experience is a true benefit of our clients, particularly those whose cases are complex.

While we are attorneys at law, we first also are counselors at law. Richardson Plowden counsels clients on the best course of action. Our attorneys are a diverse group that offer a range of perspective, but share the core values of integrity and honesty. We work hard, and work smart in a perceptive, practical and results-oriented manner.

Success also stems from our loyal client base, many of whom have been our clients for more than 20 years. The same continuity exists among our shareholders. These attributes are testaments to the Firm's quality service, leadership and vision.

Our practice groups work as integrated, multidisciplinary teams. Along with broad and specialized legal experience, our attorneys have extensive backgrounds in related areas such as accounting, architecture, construction, engineering, taxation, healthcare administration, nursing and insurance. We also have experienced, certified mediators and arbitrators on staff. Our people also volunteer and provide leadership in a variety of community and professional organizations. To learn more about our attorneys, click here.