Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton
Columbia, SC
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Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
- Based in
- Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · IP · Litigation
- Handles Business, IP, and Litigation matters from Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia (SC) (2025).
About Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton: Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
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Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton represents clients in Columbia, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton
Bob Knowlton leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Corporate Litigation practice group and is a certified mediator. Bob has successfully represented businesses and individuals in a wide variety of complex, high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts and arbitrations. His experience includes litigation and representation involving claims under securities laws, shareholder disputes, corporate governance matters, claims against officers and directors, business torts, intellectual property, investigations and claims by governmental entities, and internal corporate investigations.
Credentials
Education
The University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 1982
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Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia (SC)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia (SC)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia (SC)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Columbia (SC)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia (SC)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Columbia (SC)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia (SC)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Columbia (SC)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
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What areas of law does Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton practice?
Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Where is Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton located?
Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office at 1201 Main Street, 22nd Floor.
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