Overview
Chip McQueeney serves as Counsel in the firm’s Administrative, Government and Regulatory practice group.
He works with clients on a variety of matters, including real estate purchase and sale contracts, development agreements, planned unit developments, and easement agreements. Chip serves as Counsel for numerous public entities in South Carolina, assisting them with different types of real estate transactions. Additionally, Chip advises on municipal matters involving zoning, real estate, environmental permitting, and land development.
Chip has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Supreme Court of South Carolina, and the South Carolina Court of Appeals.
Chip earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Furman University. After earning his law degree, Chip spent two years working at the South Carolina Court of Appeals.
Experience
- Facilitates review of purchase and sale agreements, easements and other agreements for numerous public entities.
- Negotiates easements on behalf of public utilities.
- Handled real estate transactions as in-house Counsel for one of the largest municipalities in South Carolina.
Honors & Recognitions
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation since 2026
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Professional & Community
Civic Activities
- Exchange Club of Charleston (2001-present), President (2015-2016), Board Member (2009-2017), Member of the Year (2010-2011), South Carolina District Exchangite of the Year (2011-2012)
- The Huguenot Society of South Carolina
- Providence Church
Professional Activities
- Riley Fellow, Lowcountry Diversity Leaders Initiative, The Riley Institute, Furman University (2025)
Paralegal/Assistant
Paralegal
Sarah A. Bullins
(843) 973-6806
sbullins@burr.com
Legal Practice Assistant
Sharon L. Amerson
(843) 973-6816
samerson@burr.com