Our team of experienced and highly qualified attorneys possesses a deep understanding of the legal landscape. We strive to maintain a steadfast commitment to achieving successful outcomes for our clients.
Adam E. Barr is a general practice attorney with emphasis on commercial and residential real estate transactions, land use and zoning matters. In addition to handling matters involving real property, Adam has provided representation to clients in business transactions, homeowners associations and homeowners who are in dispute with homeowners associations. Adam was born in Charleston in 1970 and practiced law at Barr, Unger & McIntosh, LLC prior to joining Cooper | Tierney. Adam is a past member of the City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design.
Jacob T. Lingle (Jake) primarily handles civil litigation, contract disputes, and corporate matters. He represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, and creditor's rights matters. Jake also assists clients with contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance issues, and pre-litigation risk assessment, helping position them effectively should disputes arise.
Jake graduated cum laude from the Charleston School of Law, where he served on the Moot Court Advocacy Board. He competed in the John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Tournament for two consecutive years, compiling a 9–0 record in oral arguments. In 2024, he was recognized as a Top Oralist, and in 2025 he helped lead his team to the quarterfinals—the furthest a Charleston School of Law team has advanced in the competition.
Jake brings a disciplined and strategic approach to advocacy, combining thorough preparation with practical judgment to achieve efficient and effective results for his clients.
Robert S. Lee focuses his practice on corporate, transactional, and real estate related matters. Robert is committed to providing thoughtful, practical, and client-focused legal counsel, working closely with clients to understand their goals and develop solutions tailored to their needs.
Robert earned his Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Board, Resolved: A Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution, and the Intellectual Property Law Society. During law school, Robert developed a particular interest in corporate and transactional law, along with the legal issues affecting business and property owners.
Vanessa V. Richardson focuses her practice on tax and business law. She earned her J.D. from Charleston School of Law in 2026 and is currently pursuing an LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She received her B.S.B.A. from High Point University in 2023. Vanessa's practice includes tax planning and controversy, business formation and governance, commercial transactions, and conservation easement matters. During law school, she volunteered with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and was actively involved in the Business Law Society and the Historic Preservation Society, where she served as Treasurer.