Biography
Batten Farrar is an associate who practices law in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina, office. His practice places an emphasis on design and construction, complex commercial litigation, and tort and personal injury defense matters.
Batten has broad experience in the design and construction field. He has represented general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in all manner of construction related disputes throughout South Carolina. These matters frequently include the following structures:
- Commercial Buildings
- Condominiums
- Apartments
- Townhomes
- Personal Residences
Batten’s law practice also includes business and commercial litigation. He successfully resolved a non-competition dispute involving a temporary restraining order and represented a Fortune 500 company in settling a breach of contract and antitrust matter.
Batten works diligently to provide exemplary client service. He continues to build strong relationships with clients locally and statewide. Batten is both approachable and attentive to the needs of his clients.
Education
University of Georgia
B.S. (2007)
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (2011)
Associations & Professional Memberships
- Greenville County Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Division
- Greenville PULSE
- Risk and Insurance Management Society
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (SCDTAA)
Honors & Awards
- American Bar Association
- Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal, Student Note Award
- CALI Award Recipient: Wills Trusts and Estates, Business Associations, Income Tax and Payment Systems
- Greenville Business Magazine
- Legal Elite: Insurance; Business Litigation; Construction; Personal Injury (2016 – 2020)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Construction Litigation (2017 – 2021)
Community Involvement
- Fall for Greenville, Board Member
- United Way
- YP20