John Price Law Blog

Lawyer Spotlight: Bobby O. Phipps

This May, the John Price Law Firm is celebrating 30 years of legal service to the Lowcountry and state of South Carolina. In honor of 30 years, we’re highlighting the amazing attorneys that make up our team. Thank you for all you do for the John Price Law Firm and our clients!

Meet our attorney, Bobby Phipps!

Where are you from?

Charleston, SC

Where did you obtain your law degree?

Mercer Law School

What inspired you to become a lawyer?

My father’s best friend was an attorney and he inspired me to study law.

How long have you been practicing law?

25 years.

What brought you to the John Price Law Firm?

A mutual attorney friend introduced me to Johnny 21 years ago and he offered me a position. I was a solo practitioner at the time and welcomed the opportunity.

What is your favorite thing about being on the JPLF team?

My favorite thing about being on the team is we try to interject fun into the practice of law. It is a stressful profession but that does not mean it has to be drudgery.

What is your favorite thing about being a lawyer?

Helping people solve their problems.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Motorsports, watersports, shooting skeet and sporting clays, basically being outdoors.

Favorite spot in the Lowcountry?

Morris Island Lighthouse.

Best advice you’ve ever gotten?

“Make sure you are not missing out. Seize the day. What do you care about? What matters? Pursue that – forget the rest.” -Brittany Maynard