George B. Smythe

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Biography

George Smythe is a highly experienced partner at the Charleston, South Carolina office of WSHB, specializing in complex commercial litigation. His areas of expertise include premises liability, construction defects, and professional liability. He has a successful track record representing various governmental agencies, including the City of Charleston, Charleston County, and state law enforcement agencies in civil rights cases.

George earned his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Upon graduating law school, George gained extensive experience serving as a state prosecutor with the First Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

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Publications

•South Carolina Court Reinforces Limits on Indemnity Provisions in Construction Contracts
Case Updates, 3.28.25

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•South Carolina Court Reinforces Limits on Indemnity Provisions in Construction Contracts

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Complex Tort and Casualty
  • Construction
  • Professional Liability
  • Public Entity Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Clemson University, B.A., 2013
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2016
Year of First Admission:
2017
Admission:
2017, South Carolina; U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; 2017, South Carolina
Memberships:

Memberships

•South Carolina Bar
•Children's Law Committee
•Charleston County Bar Association
•American Bar Association

ISLN:
1000263570

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843-654-4683  Fax

www.wshblaw.com/professionals-george-smythe

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