Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom, Employment Attorney in Greenville, South Carolina
focused on Employment and Tax
Greenville, SC
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Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
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- Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
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- Employment · Tax
- Handles Employment and Tax matters from Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC) (2017).
About Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom: Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom
Suzanne concentrates on employment and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Suzanne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Greenville, South Carolina
Suzanne takes employment matters in Greenville, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Suzanne agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Greenville, South Carolina
Suzanne takes tax matters in Greenville, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Suzanne agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom — Attorney of South Carolina employment experience
Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax.
Sue Odom is a tax attorney who focuses her practice on the area of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation. Sue has worked extensively with all types of employer-sponsored retirement and welfare benefit plans, including pension, profit sharing, 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans, ESOPs, and health, accident, disability, Section 125, flexible spending, and other welfare plans. Her clients include large and small for-profit companies across all industry sectors, non-profit corporations, and governmental entities.
Sue is quick to quip, "The life of a tax and employee benefits attorney is not a glamorous one." That said, Sue is very proud of the fact that:
- The IRS and U.S. Department of Labor have reviewed plans that Sue was responsible for maintaining and with respect to which she provided regular legal advice on administrative matters, and those governmental agencies found no identified compliance problems on audit.
- She regularly obtains favorable determinations on qualified plans and newly-formed tax-exempt organizations.
- With solid and proactive fiduciary and business advice, her clients are able to avoid the time and expense of employee benefits litigation.
- Sue has established close personal and professional working relationships with IRS and Department of Labor representatives. Due to the vast number of submissions and compliance matters she has handled over the years, she knows many of the representatives, understands the government processes, and is very comfortable resolving client matters on the phone and in meetings with the IRS and DOL. She also has partnered with leadership at the IRS and DOL as members of a planning committee for the University of South Carolina’s Retirement and Benefits Management Seminar.
- She thinks outside the box and works with clients to find business solutions.
Sue firmly believes in handling legal matters as efficiently as possible. She helps to contain costs on these matters by working extensively with our clients’ other service providers, including CPAs, auditors, actuaries, administrative firms, brokers and others, playing a leadership role to orchestrate these providers to ensure that the most efficient party is involved with the project.
Working with Suzanne on a employment matter
Sue Odom is a tax attorney who focuses her practice on the area of ERISA, employee benefits, and executive compensation. Sue has worked extensively with all types of employer-sponsored retirement and welfare benefit plans, including pension, profit sharing, 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans, ESOPs , and health, accident, disability, Section 125, flexible spending, and other welfare plans. Her…
Clients Suzanne works with
Suzanne reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and tax matters in Greenville and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom's legal education and bar admissions
The University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 1999
University of Florida
LL.M · 2000
Michigan State University
BA · 1996
Jurisdictions
Suzanne's state bar admissions
South Carolina, Sout
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Suzanne studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law, LL.M in University of Florida, and BA in Michigan State University.
Law school and academic background
Suzanne completed J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law, LL.M in University of Florida, and BA in Michigan State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Suzanne runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom
Suzanne has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arthur B. Custy Tax Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Legal Elite of the Midlands" - Tax Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Columbia (SC) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).
Locations
Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom's office in Greenville
Suzanne's primary office is at 15 South Main Street, Suite 700, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Suzanne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Suzanne charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Suzanne's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Suzanne will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Greenville, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Suzanne
Suzanne discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Suzanne confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Suzanne's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Suzanne G. "Sue" Odom
How much does it cost to hire Suzanne for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Suzanne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Suzanne offer a free consultation?
Suzanne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Suzanne's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Suzanne's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Suzanne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Suzanne take my case if I'm outside Greenville?
Suzanne is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Suzanne will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Suzanne?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Suzanne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Suzanne accepting new employment clients right now?
Suzanne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Greenville, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina
Suzanne handles employment matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Greenville2,449 attorneys
- Columbia4,189 attorneys
- Charleston2,702 attorneys
- Mount Pleasant1,100 attorneys
- Spartanburg583 attorneys
- Myrtle Beach506 attorneys
- North Charleston476 attorneys
- Lexington379 attorneys
- Rock Hill372 attorneys
- Hilton Head Island347 attorneys
- Florence335 attorneys
- Summerville299 attorneys
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