Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton

Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Securities
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Securities
Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton
Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton
Columbia, SC
Works at
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA

66 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Bob Knowlton leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Corporate Litigation practice group and is a certified mediator. Bob has successfully represented businesses and individuals in a wide variety of complex, high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts and arbitrations. His experience includes litigation and representation involving claims under securities laws, shareholder disputes, corporate governance matters, claims against officers and directors, business torts, intellectual property, investigations and claims by governmental entities, and internal corporate investigations.
Works at
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA

66 Best Lawyers awards

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1982

Federal Clerkships

  • United States Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Securities Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Securities Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Securities
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2025)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2023)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2021)
  • Litigation - Securities, Columbia, SC (2018)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2017)
  • Litigation - Securities, Columbia, SC (2016)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbia, SC (2015)
  • Litigation - Securities, Columbia, SC (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Securities

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