The Law Offices of R. Scott Dover provide general litigation services to individuals in Pickens, Oconee, Greenville, Anderson, and Spartanburg Counties in the Upstate of South Carolina. Scott Dover has spent more than 32 years as a litigator in South Carolina, and has been recognized by “Best Lawyers in America,” “South Carolina Super Lawyers,” and has received a “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Firm

Scott Dover is experienced in personal injury lawsuits, family court matters, workers' compensation, criminal defense, and has practiced in courtrooms across the State of South Carolina.

Personal Injury

  • Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Passengers in Car Wrecks, Motorcycle Accidents, Victims of Drunk Driving
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Wrongful Death – Fatal Accidents

Family Law

  • Separation and Divorce
  • Child Custody and Support

Workers’ Compensation Claims

  • Temporary or Permanent Disability

Criminal Defense

  • General Sessions Charges
  • DUI & Drug Offenses
  • Magistrate Level Offenses
  • Juvenile Charges
R. Scott Dover

R. Scott Dover

Scott Dover has spent more than 30 years as a litigator in South Carolina. Scott was educated in the Public Schools of Pickens County. After graduating from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1987, he returned to Pickens, where he has focused on general trial litigation. Scott focuses his practice on Personal Injury, including Automobile and Truck Accidents, Work Related Injuries, Wrongful Death, and other forms of personal injury. Scott also handles numerous Criminal Court and Family Court cases, as well as Social Security Disability Matters. Scott also represents the Town of Central, the City of Pickens Police Department, and the Pickens County Clerk of Court’s Office. Read More »

Administrative Staff

Mary serves the firm as a litigation paralegal and has worked with Scott for over three years. Mary assists in all facets of the firm’s operation. - Email Mary -
Ben is the firm’s family court paralegal. He earned a paralegal certificate from Duke University and has worked at the firm since January 2019. - Email Ben -

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Sean Hinton

Sean Hinton joined the Law Offices of R. Scott Dover in 2012. Sean grew up in Pickens, South Carolina, where he attended the Public Schools of Pickens County. After graduating from the Charleston School of Law, he returned to Pickens, where he has focused on general trial litigation. Before joining the firm, Sean served as law clerk for the Honorable G. Edward Welmaker in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Sean focuses his practice on Personal Injury, including Wrongful Death, Automobile and Truck Accidents, and Work Related Injuries. Sean also handles numerous Family Court and Criminal Court cases, as well as Social Security Matters.

Sean graduated from Wofford College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Government. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law in 2011, where he graduated with honors. As a student, he served as editor and chief of the Maritime Law Bulletin, and he was selected by the faculty to become a member of the Forensic Club. Sean is licensed to practice law in the Courts of the State of South Carolina, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Sean is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Pickens County Bar Association, and the Greenville County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Upstate South Carolina American Inn of Court, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.

Sean lives in Greenville with his wife Brandi and their dogs Charlie and Nalah.

R. Scott Dover

Scott Dover has spent more than 30 years as a litigator in South Carolina. Scott was educated in the Public Schools of Pickens County. After graduating from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1987, he returned to Pickens, where he has focused on general trial litigation. Scott focuses his practice on Personal Injury, including Automobile and Truck Accidents, Work Related Injuries, Wrongful Death, and other forms of personal injury. Scott also handles numerous Criminal Court and Family Court cases, as well as Social Security Disability Matters. Scott also represents the Town of Central, the City of Pickens Police Department, and the Pickens County Clerk of Court’s Office.

Scott graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1987. He is licensed to practice law in all of the Courts of the State of South Carolina, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

Scott has been recognized by “Best Lawyers in America,” “South Carolina Super Lawyers,” and has received a “BV Distinguished” rating by Martindale-Hubbell for more than five years in a row.

Scott is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Pickens County and Greenville County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), South Carolina Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association. He has been recognized as a Master of the Bench by the Upstate South Carolina Inn of Court Association and is a member of the Federal Court Association.

Scott also represents his Judicial District as a member of the Board of Governors and the House of Delegates for the South Carolina Bar Association.

Scott is married to Caroline Dover and they have five (5) children.