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Greenville Business Litigation Lawyer
Overview
Josh Smith’s practice focuses on representing companies in business litigation and acting as outside general counsel for businesses of all kinds, from start-ups to large established entities. He has experience representing businesses throughout the marketplace, from tech companies to manufacturers, and product suppliers...
Josh Smith’s practice focuses on representing companies in business litigation and acting as outside general counsel for businesses of all kinds, from start-ups to large established entities. He has experience representing businesses throughout the marketplace, from tech companies to manufacturers, and product suppliers. Josh ensures that he understands a client’s business first so that he can provide informed, intelligent, and cost-effective solutions to their legal issues, whether they are in the courtroom or boardroom.
Josh’s practice areas include business litigation, trade secret and unfair competition cases, employment law, and appeals. He litigates in both state and federal court and handles a matter from the trial level through any appeal.
Outside the courtroom, Josh works with clients to implement strategies and practices to avoid litigation. He advises businesses and individuals on various employment, contract, and business-related matters and negotiates with potential adversaries to resolve disputes before they reach the courthouse.
Super Lawyers has recognized Josh as a Rising Star® in business litigation every year since 2014. His peers have deemed him one of the Upstate’s Legal Elite since Greenville Business Magazine established the award in 2012 in Environmental Law (2012-present), Business Litigation (2014-present), Labor and Employment (2014-present), and Government Law (2017-present). Josh was listed as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in 2018 and 2019, and nominated as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators in 2020.
Josh is a Greenville native, a graduate of Clemson University and the USC School of Law. During law school Josh served as an editorial board member for the Southeastern Environmental Law Journal and worked as a law clerk for the EPA and SCDHEC.
When not practicing law, Josh enjoys spending time with his family and whitewater kayaking throughout the region.
Josh is active in the local and legal community. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Arts Council and the Julie Valentine Center and a member of the Haynsworth/Perry Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to civility in the bar.
About Josh Smith
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Business Litigation
- Trade Secret and Unfair Competition
- Employment
Qualifications
Other Affiliations
- Member, Haynsworth/Perry Inn of Court
Pro Bono Activities
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Arts Council
- Chair of the Board for TreesUpstate
Past Positions
- Law Clerk, EPA
- Law Clerk, SCDHEC
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina
Law Journal: Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, Editorial Board Member - Clemson University
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
200 N. Main St.Suite 301-C Greenville, SC 29601
Phone
Office Hours
9-5:30
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Josh Smith
Included on the 2022 South Carolina list
Past Lists
- 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2014 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Super Lawyers has recognized Josh as a Rising Star® in business litigation every year since 2014
- Upstate’s Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine, 2012-present; , Business Litigation, 2014-present; Labor and Employment, 2014-present; Government Law, 2017-present
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in 2018 and 2019
- America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators in 2020
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