About Tripp Atkins, Senior Litigation Attorney
Having participated in over 100 trials in the South Carolina Family Court, Mr. Atkins is well-rounded and prepared to defend his clients through a variety of legal matters. He has handled high-stakes and sensitive cases including things including complicated child custody matters, division of complex marital estates, defense of child abuse allegations, and other matters which require special care and attention. In one unusual case, Mr. Atkins successfully defended a father’s parental rights in a complex termination of parental rights case where psychologists and other experts weighed in on the parental bonds and impact of the allegations of child abuse. This case shows Mr. Atkins’s dedication to his clients and his ability to zealously pursue the client’s goals.
Licenses
Mr. Atkins is licensed in the state of South Carolina.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University – 2002
- Juris Doctor from Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law – 2006
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Mr. Atkins practiced family and tax resolution law for 17 years in small law firms in Greenville, SC. During that time, he served as an adjunct instructor in Paralegal Studies at Greenville Technical College for 9 years teaching family law to future paralegals.
Awards
- Best of the Upstate for Family Law (The Greenville News) – 2017
- Legal Elite (Greenville Business Magazine) – 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Associations
- Upstate Mediation Center, Greenville, SC – 2014-2020
- South Carolina Bar Association – 2006
- Greenville County Bar Association – 2006
- United States Tax Court – 2008
Publications
- Greenville County Bar Association Year End CLE – 2021
- “The Importance of Proper Pleadings and Real Life Examples of How They Can Make or Break a Case” – 2019
- “Drafting Family Court Mediation Memoranda of Agreement” – 2015
- Guardian ad Litem Training: Best Practices – 2011
