B. Rush "Rush" Smith III

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003

Awarded Practice Areas

Financial Services Regulation Law Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Columbia, SC.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Financial Services Regulation Law

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803-799-2000

Works at

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

267 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

B. Rush Smith III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. B. Rush practices law in Columbia, South Carolina

Best Lawyers has recognized B. Rush Smith III since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which B. Rush Smith III is held by other lawyers.

Locations

Columbia, South Carolina

803-799-2000

Meridian, 17th Floor
1320 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Education

The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
Clemson University, BS, graduated 1980

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Financial Services Regulation Law, Columbia, SC (2027)
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Columbia, SC (2026)
Financial Services Regulation Law, Columbia, SC (2025)
Financial Services Regulation Law, Columbia, SC (2020)
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Columbia, SC (2018)
Financial Services Regulation Law, Columbia, SC (2017)
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Columbia, SC (2016)
Litigation - Banking and Finance, Columbia, SC (2013)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2027 for work in:

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Financial Services Regulation Law
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Special Focus:

COVID-19
Mass Tort

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