Best and Brightest: Rob Tiro

Rob Tiro

Attorney

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Greenville

Age 33

I am an associate attorney in HSB's Greenville office. My law practice mainly involves commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial development and leasing matters, advising on real property and general corporate and business items, and project finance and commercial lending. I routinely represent commercial buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, and borrowers and lenders, and assist across all aspects of commercial transactions. For possessing high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism, I received the Compleat Lawyer Bronze Medallion upon my graduation from the University of South Carolina School of Law, which is awarded to three graduates each year. I am currently a member of the board of directors of United Ministries and the Upcountry History Museum, and I am a recent graduate of Leadership Greenville Class 52. I am passionate about serving my community and I am always looking for opportunities to align that passion with action to do my part to help better the lives of those in Greenville and across the State of South Carolina. To me, service is about empowering others.

Favorite Quote and Why: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” – John 3:16. As someone who loves quotes, I considered this question for a while, but I always ended up coming back to this passage from Scripture, often called the “Gospel in a nutshell”. This verse resonates with me both because of the promise it captures and because it serves as a reassuring backdrop against the successes and challenges alike that come with each day.

Definition of a Successful Leader: I believe that a successful leader is one who can empower and inspire others, and equips them with the tools they need, to reach their God-given potential. A successful leader is also frequently confirming with those around him that he is doing the right thing and incorporates that input into his decision making process. Finally, I believe a successful leader takes his mission and work seriously, but does not take himself too seriously.

Advice to 18-Year-Old Self: I would tell my 18-year-old self to: (1) give yourself some grace, (2) roll with the punches – that setback may actually be a blessing and you just have not realized it yet, and (3) call your Mom.