Biography
Paul Henry ‘Bubba’ Philpot is an associate in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina, office. His practice includes products liability; toxic and mass torts; and workers’ compensation defense.
Prior to joining GWB, Bubba gained experience in workers’ compensation defense and civil litigation at several area law firms working as a summer associate and in corporate legal internships. Bubba holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2024. Bubba also previously served as a mayoral aide to Greenville Mayor Knox White and interned on Capitol Hill, where he gained valuable experience in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
In his spare time, Bubba enjoys staying active by working out and playing tennis, and he and his wife enjoy spending quality time together with family and friends. He is also an active member of Downtown Presbyterian Church. A food and coffee enthusiast, he loves exploring new restaurants and coffee shops around the Greenville area. Despite the occasional heartache, he remains a dedicated supporter of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Education
University of South Carolina
B.A. Mass Communications (2021)
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (2024)
Associations & Professional Memberships
- Haynsworth Perry American Inn of Court, Member
- University of South Carolina
- College of Information and Communications, Student Ambassador
- National Sports Media Association, President
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- ABA Real Property Trust and Estate Law Journal, Associate Editor in Chief
- John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court, Student Member
Honors & Awards
- Greenville Business Magazine
- Civil Litigation (2025)
- Workers’ Compensation (2025)
- TALK Greenville Magazine
- 2025 Top Lawyer
- University of South Carolina
- Omicron Delta Kappa, Member
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Capers Bouton Memorial Scholarship, Recipient
Community Involvement
- City of Greenville, Office of Mayor Knox White
- Mayoral Aide (2020)
- Downtown Presbyterian Church
- Youth Group Volunteer
- Youth Boys Basketball Coach
- The Poinsett Club
- Membership Committee – Member