Donald L. Van Riper

Donald Van Riper is Of Counsel to Collins & Lacy.  He possesses extensive experience in the workers’ compensation arena and brings a comprehensive view of this practice area to the firm.  Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, he was appointed by Governor David Beasley to a six-year term on the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. 

Donald's reputation in the courtroom and professional standing among his peers has earned him the honor of being named a Best Lawyer in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

Read our newsletters for the latest information and updates on legal issues related to the practice of Workers' Compensation, Employment and Insurance law in South Carolina. 

Practice Focus/Trial Experience

• Workers’ Compensation: representing clients in every stage of the Workers’ Compensation process, including discovery, hearings, appeals and mediation. 

Awards & Recognition

• Best Lawyers© (2010-2012)

Professional, Civic and Community Involvement

• American Bar Association
• South Carolina Bar
• South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
• Defense Research Institute
• International Society of Primerus Law Firms
• Richland County Bar Association
• Greenville Symphony, Board Member
• Holland Society of New York, Trustee
• North Greenville University, Advisory Board Member
• City of Greenville Civil Service Commission, Past Chairman
• First Presbyterian Church, Past Deacon

Speaking Engagements

• Donald Van Riper to Speak at the SC Bar's annual Workers' Compensation Law Seminar, June 25, 2010