Rita B. Barker

Environmental Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Miami, South Carolina

12+ years experience

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

864-242-8200

https://www.wyche.com/what/attorneys/lawyer/rita-bolt-barker/

200 East Broad Street, Suite 400 Greenville SC US

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Bio

Rita B. Barker brings 12 years of legal experience to Environmental Law cases in South Carolina. Throughout more than a decade in the legal field, Rita B. Barker has developed deep expertise in Environmental Law. B. Barker provides compassionate yet aggressive representation when clients need it most. Rita B. Barker combines legal skill with genuine concern for client outcomes. Rita B. Barker practices law in South Carolina with a focus on achieving client objectives.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Greenville (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Greenville (2018)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Environmental Law
Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
Practice Area: Insurance Law
Received the "Distinguished Environmental Advocacy Award" from the American Bar Assocation, 2013
Named one of Greenville's "Best and Brightest 35 and Under" by Greenville Business Magazine, 2011
Graduate of Leadership Greenville, Class 37, 2011
Connections: Women Leaders of the Upstate, Class of 2010
Harvard Law School Dean's Award for Community Leadership, 2004
Recognized on Pro Bono Honor Roll by Supreme Court of South Carolina, 2019
Best Lawyers 2018 Greenville Environmental Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2018
Listed in Chambers USA, 2014-Present
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2012-Present
Recognized as "Legal Elite" by the Greenville Business Magazine, 2012-Present
Named a "Rising Star" by South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012-Present

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2004
Clemson University, BA, graduated 2001

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Reviews

Jonathan Collins

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex land use dispute

Rita Barker provided exceptional counsel during a challenging property dispute involving potential wetland contamination. Her deep expertise in environmental law, honed over 12 years, was immediately evident. She clearly explained the complex South Carolina regulations and leveraged her recognized litigation skills to achieve a favorable settlement. While her billing is commensurate with her Harvard-educated expertise and 'Lawyer of the Year' caliber, communication response times could occasionally be quicker during non-critical phases. Overall, her strategic thinking from Wyche PA was invaluable. I would confidently recommend her for any matter involving environmental or commercial litigation.