Ryan C. Holt

  • Undergrad School: B.A. Political Science, University of South Carolina
  • Law School: J.D., University of South Carolina
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Firm: Sweeny Wingate & Barrow, P.A.
1515 Lady Street
Columbia SC 29201
United States

Ryan Holt maintains a general litigation practice with an emphasis on retail claims to include premises liability, negligent security, and dram shop liability. His clients have included well-known grocers, convenience stores, hotels, restaurants and retailers. He also litigates cases in the areas of transportation, product liability, construction defect, and commercial law. Ryan joined the firm after clerking for a judge on the Circuit Court, South Carolina's court of general jurisdiction. Ryan has tried cases in both state and federal court and has argued before the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He is a past chair of the Future USLAW Leaders.

USLAW Practice Group Affiliations

  • Business Litigation and Class Actions: Primary
  • Data Privacy and Security: Alternate 1
  • Retail and Hospitality Law: Primary
  • Retail and Hospitality Law: Educational Coordinator

Resources & Articles

USLAW announces several practice group leadership updates

USLAW announces several practice group leadership updates

Posted November 4, 2025

We are pleased to announce several leadership updates across four USLAW NETWORK practice groups: Medical Law, Professional Liability, Retail & Hospitality Law, and Transportation & Logistics. Please see below for the practice group leaders for the coming year, along with several notable recent changes. Medical Law Shyrell Reed of Moran Reeves… Continue Reading

SWB attorneys Ryan Holt, Grace Brown obtain defense verdict for grocery store client

SWB attorneys Ryan Holt, Grace Brown obtain defense verdict for grocery store client

Posted July 16, 2024

  Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A. (Columbia, SC) attorneys Ryan Holt and Grace Brown recently obtained a defense verdict for a regional grocery store. Plaintiff alleged that a grocery store employee was pushing a cart too quickly, startling the plaintiff and causing him to fall and break his wrist. His… Continue Reading

Legal Alert | South Carolina Tort Update: Negligent Hiring of Independent Contractors

Legal Alert | South Carolina Tort Update: Negligent Hiring of Independent Contractors

Posted August 10, 2023

ABOUT THIS ALERT The South Carolina Supreme Court recently recognized a cause of action for the negligent hiring of an independent contractor. However, it did not go so far as to make principals vicariously liable for the torts of independent contractors. Tune in to this 2-minute alert to learn more.… Continue Reading

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