Bland Richter

08/26/2026

When money goes missing from a business, an estate, or a trust account, the first instinct is to ask whether what happened was illegal. That is usually the wrong first question.

The more useful question is whether the person holding the money owed a fiduciary duty, because that duty is what turns a troubling decision into a claim someone can actually bring. It is also a considerably higher standard than many people in those roles realize they are being held to. Under a contract, each side is entitled to look after itself. A fiduciary cannot.

We put together a breakdown of what a fiduciary duty is under South Carolina law, who owes one, what misappropriation of funds actually means, and how to tell a poor decision apart from a breach worth pursuing.

Useful reading if you advise trustees, executors, business owners, or anyone else holding funds that are not their own.

https://blandrichter.com/breach-of-fiduciary-duty-in-south-carolina/

Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401 | Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only.

A fiduciary duty is the obligation one person owes another when they have been entrusted with that person’s money, property, or interests.

08/25/2026

Bland Richter attorneys speak regularly on the issues shaping high-stakes litigation in South Carolina.

Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter have spoken to law students, CLE audiences, bar associations, and professional groups on topics including leadership, legal malpractice, and legal ethics, and both have upcoming speaking engagements on the calendar.
Both welcome the opportunity to speak with bar associations, chambers, law schools, and professional organizations across the state.

If your group is planning a CLE or a conference, we would welcome the conversation.
https://blandrichter.com/request-speaking-engagement/

Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401 | Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only.

08/14/2026

Eric Bland joined Fox News to break down the defense motion to move Alex Murdaugh's retrial to Charleston, and what courts weigh when deciding a change of venue.

Full segment linked below.

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Senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Alex Murdaugh's return to court for a pre-trial hearing.

07/29/2026

Thank you to TexasBarCLE for inviting Eric Bland to keynote the Advanced Criminal Law conference in Houston. Eric spoke on the legal ethics associated with the Alex Murdaugh financial crime matters.

The session drew a full room and a strong round of questions afterward on ethics obligations and professional conduct.

Bland Richter attorneys speak regularly on legal ethics and professional responsibility for bar associations and legal groups nationwide. If your organization is planning a CLE or event, we'd welcome the conversation.

https://blandrichter.com/request-speaking-engagement/

Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401

07/28/2026

When something goes wrong during medical care, the first question is usually: was this malpractice?

It is the right question. And the answer is not always obvious.

Medical malpractice is a specific legal claim with specific requirements — standard of care, expert testimony, a filing deadline that does not wait. We put together a full breakdown of how it works in South Carolina, what situations consistently warrant a closer look, and what to expect if you decide to pursue it.

Whether you are evaluating your own situation or considering a referral for a client, this covers what you need to know before making that call.

https://blandrichter.com/medical-malpractice-in-south-carolina-what-you-need-to-know-before-pursuing-a-case/

Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401 | Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only

07/21/2026

When another attorney sends us a case, their name is on that referral.

Their client, their credibility, their read on what the case is worth.

I take that seriously. Every intake we receive gets the same attention, because the referral itself is a trust exercise. If the case is not the right fit, I will tell you that directly, and I will tell you why. If it is, you will know who is working it and what the strategy looks like from day one.

That is the kind of firm I would want to refer cases to.

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Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401 | Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only.

07/16/2026

As the investigation into Nolan Wells' death continues, many questions remain.

In this NewsNation interview, attorney Eric Bland discusses the case from a legal perspective, explaining the investigative process, the family's search for answers, and the legal considerations that may arise as the investigation develops.

Bland Richter, LLP is a boutique litigation firm based in South Carolina. To learn more, visit blandrichter.com

Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

07/15/2026

Today marks 11 years since Stephen Smith was found on Sandy Run Road in Hampton County, South Carolina, and it marks 11 years that his mother, Sandy Smith has worked to get justice for her son.

We haven't forgotten him, and we hope you haven't either. We still believe that this case can be solved, and we'll never give up hope that somebody will finally go to SLED.

Keep Sandy Smith, Stephen's twin, Stephanie, and the entire Smith family in your thoughts and prayers this evening.

Send any and all information to:
[email protected]

Photo: July 12, 2025, Sandy Smith stands with her attorney, Eric Bland, as he shares a few thoughts near the site where Stephen was found during LUNASHARK's Walking with Stephen event to memorialize the 10th anniversary of his death.

07/14/2026

Many attorneys we’ve spoken with over the years are not sure where the line is between a bad outcome and a malpractice claim.

The distinction matters. A case can go wrong for a dozen reasons that have nothing to do with attorney error. Standard of care is the question, not whether the result was disappointing.

The cases we see most often involve missed deadlines, undisclosed conflicts, and settlements that were never properly explained to the client. When those things happen, the harm is real and the claim is worth evaluating.

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Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401 | Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only.

Bland Richter, LLP are legal malpractice, medical malpractice, and trucking accident attorneys serving South Carolina and the surrounding areas.

07/14/2026

If you have ever wondered whether what your attorney did — or failed to do — rises to a legal malpractice claim, the answer starts with understanding what that means in practice.

It is not a bad outcome. It is not a case that did not go your way. It is a specific legal standard, and it matters whether that standard was breached.

We put together a breakdown of how legal malpractice works in South Carolina — what the claim requires, what situations consistently warrant a closer look, and what the timing window looks like before the right to pursue a case closes.

Whether you have a situation you are evaluating for yourself or a client you are considering referring, this is worth a read.

https://blandrichter.com/legal-malpractice-in-south-carolina-what-it-is-and-when-to-pursue-it/

Ronnie Richter – 18 Broad St, Mezzanine Level, Charleston, SC 29401 | Eric Bland – 105 W Main St, Ste D, Lexington, SC 29072 | Licensed South Carolina attorneys. This content is for informational purposes only.

Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to meet the standard of care expected of a competent lawyer, and causes measurable harm to the client.