T. David Rheney

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Phone:
864-241-7001

Fax:
864-271-7502

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"What I enjoy most about being a lawyer is the challenge of trying a case to a jury. Although most matters are resolved before trial, everything done during the life of a case is done with an eye toward how it will present at trial. The challenge is taking all of the work done on a case, condensing it to the most important points and presenting it in a way that convinces the jury of my client's position. For a trial lawyer, there is nothing more rewarding." - David Rheney

 

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Background

A native of Orangeburg, South Carolina, Rheney brings a wealth of trial experience to his practice areas of personal injury defense, trucking/transportation defense, product liability defense and insurance coverage. He has tried well over 100 cases to a verdict thus far in his career. In addition to his commitment to his trial practice, Rheney is deeply committed to the advancement of the defense bar. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorney's Association, serving as its President in 2010, and is also a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, American Board of Trial Advocates, Defense Research Institute and the Trucking Industry Defense Association.

Rheney moved to Greenville in 1991 and has been actively involved in many church and community volunteer activities since that time. A 1981 graduate of Clemson University, he can often be found following the Tigers at sporting events with his family.

Education

  • J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 1989
  • B.S. Clemson University, 1981

Honors & Awards

  • Greenville Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year, 2012, Best Lawyers'
  • 2012 Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • 2011 Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation
  • South Carolina Super Lawyers, Insurance Coverage
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Bar Admissions

  • South Carolina, 1989
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1989

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • South Carolina Bar
  • Greenville County Bar Association
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association, President, 2010
  • International Association of Defense Counsel, Chair, Casualty Insurance subcommittee, Trial Academy Faculty 2010
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Advocate
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association
  • South Carolina Trucking Association
  • Motorcoach Association of South Carolina
  • United Motorcoach Accociation
  • Church Council, Finance Committee, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church
  • Past President Greenville County Easter Seals
  • Past Board Member Greenville County Clemson Club