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Reid Sherard leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Family Law practice group. He concentrates his time in complex divorce-related litigation, particularly involving significant assets, income, valuation, or other challenging financial issues as well as contested custody matters, interstate and international jurisdiction disputes, and premarital and postnuptial agreements. He enjoys helping individuals find solutions to difficult personal problems, whether through negotiated settlement or in trial. Reid is sensitive to the private nature of the matters he handles and recognizes the importance of each case.

Reid also maintains a litigation and appellate practice. He has tried cases in the family court, federal district court, and various state and local courts. He has argued ten appeals, including in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the South Carolina Court of Appeals.

Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Reid practiced for 15 years at an AmLaw 100 firm. He is a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Institute in Texas.

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow

South Carolina Family Law Inn of Court, Founder

Personal

University of South Carolina, Board of Trustees, 13th Judicial Circuit (2023-Present)

South Carolina Bar, Family Law Section Council (2020-Present)

South Carolina Family Law Section Council (2020-Present)

Greenville County Bar Association, Executive Committee (2015-Present), President (2022)

Education

University of South Carolina

J.D.

2001 - 2004

University of Scotland

MLitt, with distinction

2001 - 2001

University of South Carolina Honors College

B.A., magna cum laude

1996 - 2000

Awards

Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2025)

Best Lawyers® Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” Greenville (2023, 2025)

The Best Lawyers in America® Family Law (2016-2025)

South Carolina Super Lawyers® Top 25 in South Carolina (2017-2018, 2020-2025)

South Carolina Super Lawyers® Family Law (2014-2025)

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List (2023, 2024)

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating, High Ethical

University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council “Compleat Lawyer (Silver)” (2014)

University of South Carolina Honors College “Distinguished Honors Alumnus” (2014)

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Reid Sherard advises clients on the full range of family law matters, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. His work is frequently high-value and complex.

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