Meet Reid

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 is based in Greenville, his hometown, but practices across the state. He is frequently requested to speak on family law issues at statewide seminars.

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 nationally recognized Family Law Trial Institute in Houston, Texas. Reid commenced his career as a law clerk to the late Hon. G. Ross Anderson, Jr., U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina.

Education

University of South Carolina, J.D., 2004
University of Aberdeen, Scotland, MLitt, with distinction, 2001
University of South Carolina Honors College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2000

Admissions

South Carolina, 2004
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court, South Carolina

Honors and Awards

The Best Lawyers in America© Family Law (2016-2024)
Best Lawyers® Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” Greenville (2023)
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List (2023)
South Carolina Super Lawyers® Top 25 in South Carolina (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
South Carolina Super Lawyers® Family Law (2014-2023)
Greenville Business Magazine "Legal Elite of the Upstate Top Vote Getter" Family Law (2016-2023)
Greenville Business Magazine "Legal Elite of the Upstate" Family Law (2012-2023)
TALK Greenville Top Lawyers Family Law (2023)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating, High Ethical Standing
Jefferson Awards Foundation “ChangeMakers” (2018)
University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council “Compleat Lawyer (Silver)” (2014)
University of South Carolina Honors College “Distinguished Honors Alumnus” (2014)
Greenville Business Magazine “Best and Brightest 35 and Under” (2007)
Order of the Wig and Robe
Phi Beta Kappa

Professional and Civic Activities

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
South Carolina Family Law Inn of Court, Founder
Certified Family Court Mediator
University of South Carolina, Board of Trustees, 13th Judicial Circuit (2023-Present)
South Carolina Bar, Family Law Section Council (2020-Present)
South Carolina Bar, House of Delegates (2012-2022)
Greenville County Bar Association, Executive Committee (2015-Present), President (2022)
Upstate Heart Walk, Chair (2021-2022)
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr./Matthew J. Perry Jr. Inn of Court
Leadership Greenville, Class 33
A Child’s Haven, Board of Directors (2014-2020), President (2017)
YMCA Camp Greenville, Board of Advisors (2013-2019)
South Carolina Historical Society, Board of Managers (2010-2016)
University of South Carolina Board of Visitors, Board Member (2005-2010)
Christ Church Episcopal Vestry (2021-2022)
Coach, youth soccer, basketball and tee ball

Presentations and Publications

“Did You Miss It – Family Court Year in Review,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2023
“Managing Client Expectations,” SC Bar Family Law Essentials CLE, August 2023
“Did You Miss It – Family Court Year in Review,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2022
“Managing Client Expectations,” SC Bar Family Law Essentials CLE, August 2022
“Effective Attorney Fee Presentations – Emphasis Not Afterthought,” SC Bar Advanced Family Law CLE, December 2021
Co-presenter “The Art of Drafting Agreements,” SC Bar Family Law Intensive CLE, October 2021
“Did You Miss It – Family Court Year in Review,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2021
“Managing Client Expectations,” SC Bar Family Law Essentials CLE, July 2021
“From the Lawyer’s Perspective (How the GAL Can Help or Hinder)," SC Bar GAL Training and Update CLE, January 2021
“Did You Miss It – Family Court Year in Review,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2020
“Managing Client Expectations,” SC Bar Family Law Essentials CLE, July 2020
Co-presenter “Above Guidelines Child Support,” SC Bar Advanced Family Law CLE, December 2019
“Most Important Recent Family Law Cases,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2019
“Enforcing Mediated Agreements,” Greenville County Bar “Year-End” CLE, February 2019
“Custody Case Law,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2018
“Attorney’s Fees in Contempt Actions,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2017
“Non-marital Property,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2016
“Sole Custody,” Greenville County Bar “Year-End” CLE, February 2016
“Approving Agreements Over One Party’s Objection,” SC Bar Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners CLE, September 2015

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