Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton

Robert Y. "Bob" Knowlton


Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Recognized since 2010

Columbia, South Carolina

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Litigation - Securities

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Intellectual Property
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
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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.

Location
  • 1201 Main Street, 22nd Floor
    P.O. Box 11889
    Columbia, SC 29211-1889
Education
  • The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1982
Federal Clerkships
  • United States Court of Appeals

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
Headquarters: Columbia, South Carolina

62 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

15 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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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® 2025 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Securities

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