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Terry Richardson

Richardson Thomas, LLC

Columbia, SC

Licensed in 1 State
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About Terry

Widely regarded as one of the pre-eminent plaintiff attorneys in the southeastern United States, Terry E. Richardson Jr. is a consummate litigator who represents individuals, groups, governments, and businesses in a wide range of matters. Often honored by colleagues and a leader in professional organizations, Terry’s legal career has included cases involving catastrophic injuries, product liability, securities fraud, and class actions. He has tried, and won, some of the largest cases in South Carolina. His more-notable cases include a $500 million settlement in a train derailment that was the...

Licensed States

Education

J.D.

University of South Carolina

B.A.

Clemson University

M.S.

Clemson University

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

Railroad Law · 2025

Best Lawyers in America

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs · 2025

Best Lawyers in America

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) · 2025

Best Lawyers in America

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs · 2025

Best Lawyers in America

Consumer Protection Law · 2025

Professional Associations

South Carolina Bar AssociationSouth Carolina Association for JusticeAmerican Association for JusticeSouth Carolina Trial Lawyers Association Executive CommitteeSociety of Wig & Robe, University of South Carolina School of LawSouth Carolina Alliance for Legislative EducationUniversity of South Carolina School of Law AssociationSouth Carolina Commission on GrievancesTrial Lawyers for Public Justice, South Carolina ChairmanCivil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group for the District of South CarolinaGeorge Washington University Center for Health Policy Research, Washington, D.C., consultantJudicial Qualification Committee of the South Carolina Bar AssociationSouth Carolina Trial Lawyers ConventionAmerican Board of Trial Advocates FoundationAmerican Board of Trial Advocates, Charleston ChapterSouth Carolina Trial Lawyers AssociationTulane University, Adjunct Professor, Toxic TortsChief Justice’s Commission on the ProfessionUnited States District Court Magistrate Screening CommitteeAccess to Justice CommissionDean Search Committee for Charleston School of LawAmerican College of Trial LawyersSupreme Court Historical SocietySC Bar Foundation, Sy Pres CommitteeCharleston School of Law, Advisory CommitteeState Committee of SC Chapter of ACTL
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