About Rhett
Rhett D. Burney is an attorney based in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with over 30 years of knowledge in the legal field. His practice makes a speciality of a variety of regions, including personal damage, criminal regulation, DUI & DWI, household law, divorce, estate planning, nursing home abuse, and probate cases. Burney operates from the Law Office of Rhett Burney, PC, located at 433 S.E — Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. This central location lets in him to successfully serve clients during the Upstate South Carolina region. Burney graduated with a Bachelor of Arts diploma from Presbyterian College in 1992.
He furthered his education at the University of South Carolina School of Law, the place he earned his Juris Doctor in 1995. That identical year, he used to be admitted to the South Carolina Bar, beginning a distinguished professional legal career. Since then, he has handled a numerous array of instances, starting from critical felony defense to advising hospitals and householders' associations on complex legal matters. Throughout his career, Burney has gained recognition for his legal achievements. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a unique group that honors lawyers who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and resolutions. This accolade shows his dedication to achieving favorable results for his clients.
Additionally, he has acquired the Gold Client Champion award and holds a Distinguished Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, in addition establishing his popularity within the legal network. In addition to his legal practice, Burney serves as a mediator for household court and civil court cases. His mediation work allows him to help different attorneys in resolving disputes outdoor of traditional legal proceedings, fostering amicable answers for households and people. This role reflects his commitment to not solely advocating for his clients but also selling effective conflict decision in the legal system. In November 2025, Burney's workplace relocated from 312 South Main Street to its recent address at 433 S.E. Main Street.
This move was made to better accommodate clients and decorate accessibility to legal services. Burney is an active member of the Laurens and American Bar Associations, in addition to the South Carolina Bar. For the ones looking for legal help in the Upstate South Carolina area, Burney's workplace is centrally located at 433 S.E. Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. He can be reached by phone at (864) 228-1616 or through e-mail at rhett@rhettburney.com.
