Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton

Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton

Columbia, SC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA

68 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Intellectual Property Litigation - Securities

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.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA

68 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

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

  • United States Court of Appeals
  • The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1982
  • 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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