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R. Kent Porth practices in the area of taxation, with an emphasis on employee benefits.
Mr. Porth received his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of South Carolina, attending as a Carolina Scholar. Mr. Porth received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was Managing Editor of the South Carolina Law Review, a member of the Order of the Coif and recipient of the Arthur B. Custy Tax Award as the outstanding tax student. He received his L.L.M. degree in taxation from New York University Law School.
Mr. Porth has lectured extensively on tax and employee benefit matters.
 Career Highlights
- Best Lawyers in America
- Certified Public Accountant - South Carolina
 News
 Publications
- Employment Law Update - October 2009
This edition focuses on the EEOC's recent publication that addresses waivers of discrimination claims in employee severance agreements; the EEOC reminds employers and employees about requirements for valid and enforceable releases, especially when the releases are for employees age 40 and older.
- Employment Law Update - June 2006
Recent Decisions Highlight Importance Of Background Checks for Employers
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 Education
- University of South Carolina, B.S, 1979
- University of South Carolina, J.D., 1983
- New York University, LL.M., in Taxation, 1984
 Bar & Court Admissions
 Civic & Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Richland County Bar Association
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
- South Carolina Bar
- State of South Carolina State Ethics Commission
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