Richard A. Harpootlian P.A.

Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., is known for boutique litigation representation in South Carolina, serving individuals and businesses in civil and criminal matters. The firm handles class actions, whistleblower claims, insurance bad faith, business disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Its practice reaches trial and appellate courts at state and federal levels, with advocacy shaped by complex disputes, serious losses, and high-stakes allegations across Columbia and surrounding communities.

Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., builds personalized legal solutions through careful case evaluation, aggressive strategy, and practical judgment. The firm studies facts, documents, liability issues, damages, procedural risks, and courtroom opportunities before selecting the strongest path. Thorough preparation supports settlement leverage, trial readiness, appeals, and persuasive advocacy in matters ranging from business conflicts and insurance disputes to injury claims, class actions, whistleblower cases, and defense before South Carolina courts and juries.

Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., brings deep expertise from decades of courtroom work and leadership by a former prosecutor with extensive trial experience. The firm applies creative litigation strategies to matters that may appear straightforward or extremely complex. This experience supports evidence development, witness preparation, motion practice, negotiation, and trial presentation when clients need strong advocacy before judges, juries, appellate panels, and opposing parties in demanding legal conflicts and government investigations.

Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., is recognized as one of South Carolina’s preeminent boutique litigation firms, with a record that includes multimillion-dollar verdicts, settlements, and landmark court decisions. Reported results include a $5.67 million inverse condemnation verdict and a $1.125 million premises liability settlement. The firm’s reputation rests on dynamic advocacy, aggressive preparation, and results-oriented representation for individuals and businesses facing significant legal challenges involving serious financial or personal consequences statewide.