The South Carolina Research Authority sincerely thanks Motley Rice co-founding attorney Joseph F. Rice and his law firm for supporting SCRA’s mission. Joe is redirecting the firm’s taxes to SCRA’s tax credit program that provides funding for SCRA grants and services to the state’s brightest innovators. These innovators are creating higher-paying jobs and bringing much-needed innovation, sometimes lifesaving, to the marketplace.

Motley Rice is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm, headquartered in South Carolina. From workers to consumers, shareholders to local communities – they represent people and entities who have suffered injuries or losses due to corporate negligence and misconduct. With more than 125 attorneys, hundreds of support personnel, and a network of co-counsel across the globe, they have the resources to investigate claims for clients throughout the U.S. and around the world. Their attorneys have played a key role in some of the most significant cases our U.S. civil justice system has seen over the last 30 years. From mesothelioma-causing asbestos exposure and tobacco companies targeting children to deceptive marketing practices and fraudulent distribution of highly addictive opioids and social media products being designed to addict children, Motley Rice takes on matters that can change our world.
SCRA President & CEO Bob Quinn and SCRA Business Development Manager Andy Olsen recently presented Joe Rice with the Visionary Award, the highest level of IPF engagement.