A. Parker Barnes III

A. Parker Barnes III is a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., and a seasoned real estate lawyer based in Columbia, South Carolina. He focuses his practice on real property and business litigation, with an emphasis on tax sales, real estate disputes, and consumer financial services matters. With more than two decades of legal experience, he represents businesses, financial institutions, and other organizations in complex disputes. His work is grounded in a strong understanding of state and federal laws that affect property rights, lending practices, and commercial operations.

Parker earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 2000. He completed his undergraduate studies at Furman University, where he received a B.A., cum laude, in 1997. His legal education provided a solid foundation in litigation, property law, and business law, which continues to support his work in complex commercial and real estate matters. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2000 and later to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Parker has helped clients navigate disputes related to property taxes, tax sales, and real estate ownership throughout his career. He has represented tax sale purchasers, servicers, and financial services companies in actions to confirm or invalidate tax sales. His real estate litigation work includes handling title disputes, boundary issues, easements, encroachments, commercial leases, and partition actions. He also advises clients on resolving contractual disputes tied to property transactions.

A. Parker Barnes III also has extensive experience representing banks, mortgage lenders, and finance companies in matters involving lending laws and consumer protection statutes. He has defended lenders in class-action lawsuits and foreclosure-related claims, especially during and after the Great Recession. His work continues to help clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and move forward with confidence under the law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA
• Member, South Carolina Bar
• Member, National Tax Lien Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court

Licensed State

• South Carolina

Education

• University of South Carolina
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Furman University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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