USLAW NETWORK Foundation proudly announces 12 recipients of the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Diversity Scholarship… Continue Reading
Ryan C. Holt
- Undergrad School: B.A. Political Science, University of South Carolina
- Law School: J.D., University of South Carolina
Columbia SC 29201
United States
Ryan 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, 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. During his clerkship, Ryan observed dozens of trials and other matters which provide valuable experience for his practice today. 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 Leaders of USLAW.
USLAW Practice Group Affiliations
- Business Litigation and Class Actions: Primary
- Data Privacy and Security: Alternate 1
- Future USLAW Leaders: Chair
- Retail and Hospitality Law: Primary
Resources & Articles
SWB attorneys Ryan Holt, Grace Brown obtain defense verdict for grocery store client
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
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