R. Wayne Byrd
Wayne Byrd has practiced law in South Carolina since 1975. In the early part of his career, he managed an active transactional and tax planning practice. Over the years, Wayne has handled numerous large mergers and acquisitions, and structured transactions to maximize tax benefits. Beginning in 1983, Wayne began to try complex commercial cases in state and federal courts around the country. Today, as an experienced litigator representing large corporations, small businesses, and individuals, Wayne approaches each case with a focus on what is important to the client, and every strategy and conduct of the litigation is grounded in that focus. He works closely with clients to accommodate their needs and objectives, determining the most effective and efficient way to resolve a case, and staying alert to the dynamics that may change during the course of litigation.
Because of Wayne’s academic background in accounting and his early years practicing transactional law, he is conversant in all business and commercial issues. Consequently, he is able to communicate well with his business clients as well as with expert witnesses. In addition, he is well prepared to communicate with juries in simple and plain language so they can understand and decide complex issues.
Representative Matters
- Represented the plaintiff in an accounting malpractice case. Wayne obtained a jury verdict on behalf of his client in the amount of $1.4 million.
- Wayne defended a case alleging damages of $6,000,000. Wayne’s client offered $500,000 to settle. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for $300,000.
- Represented the plaintiff in a partnership dispute wherein the plaintiff alleged fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. The jury returned a verdict in excess of $500,000.
- Represented the plaintiff in a case to recover $1 million for insurance fraud. The case was settled for $500,000.