Richard L. Tapp, Jr.

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Charleston, South Carolina
(T) 843.577.9440
(F) 843.414.8217
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Practices
Practices

Ric Tapp is a trial lawyer with a concentration in commercial litigation.  He is a member of the Firm's business litigation practice group.  His extensive experience includes, among others: complex litigation in the federal and state courts involving commercial disputes; admiralty disputes; the representation of corporations as to governance and internal issues; and the representation of clients in administrative matters such as coastal permitting disputes.

Career Highlights
Career Highlights
  • S.C. Transportation Infrastructure Bank - Board Member and Corporate Secretary since March 2001
  • Order of the Palmetto - Awarded for legal services performed for the benefit of South Carolina's citizens
  • Selected as a member of the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2009
  • Clemson Advancement Foundation - Trustee
  • Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce - Former Board of Directors
Representative Matters

Mr. Tapp was the lead S.C. counsel for Landmark Land Company, Inc., in its precedent-setting $21.5 million verdict against the U.S. government arising from the savings and loan crisis.

Publications
Publications

Education
Education
  • The Citadel, B.S., 1985
  • Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, MBA 1990
  • The University of South Carolina, J.D., 1990
Bar & Court Admissions
Bar & Court Admissions
  • South Carolina
  • U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court
Civic & Professional Memberships
Civic & Professional Memberships
  • Charleston Chamber of Commerce
  • Charleston County Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • South Carolina Bar
  • South Carolina Defense Attorneys Association
  • South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association