Robyn W. Madden

Robyn W. Madden

Of Counsel
Columbia
  • 803-227-4306

Robyn Madden is a seasoned attorney with decades of experience defending professionals facing licensing investigations and disciplinary actions. Based in Turner Padget’s Columbia office, she is a trusted advocate for clients facing public reprimands, license suspensions, revocations, and other sanctions that threaten their right to work.

Robyn has handled hundreds of professional licensing and employment-related matters before the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR), representing clients before boards such as the Board of Nursing, Board of Medical Examiners, Board of Dentistry, Board of Psychology, and the Board of Contractors. She also defends long-term care facilities, employers, and professionals in state and federal courts.

Her practice includes:

  • Assisting clients with license applications, renewals, and hearings.
  • Advising on non-compete agreements and compliance with practice acts.
  • Challenging cease and desist or temporary suspension orders to help clients return to work.
  • Defending professionals under investigation for misconduct or criminal charges.
  • Challenging evidence and practice-based restrictions in disciplinary hearings.
  • Appealing LLR board orders and modifying consent agreements.
  • Representing clients in South Carolina Recovering Professionals Program (RPP) referrals and challenging noncompliance claims.

Robyn understands that an allegation of professional misconduct can have lasting consequences, affecting employment, education, and career advancement. She provides a strategic, multi-dimensional defense from the initial investigation through final hearings and appeals. Her meticulous preparation ensures that clients are ready for every stage of the process, whether before an LLR board, administrative review, or civil litigation.

With deep experience in professional license defense, Robyn is committed to protecting her clients' right to continue practicing.

  • Successfully challenged an allegation of patient abandonment resulting in a dismissal before the South Carolina Board of Nursing despite the matter initially being scheduled for formal hearing.
  • Successfully challenged cease and desist order levied against a mining company losing thousands of dollars per day, enabling it to get back to work.
  • Resolved a cease and desist order served upon an unlicensed employee working in an optometrist office and resolved the pending investigation against the licensed optometrist.
  • Secured a dismissal for a nurse who was offered a public consent agreement and practice limiting restrictions tied to an allegation of improper billing.
  • Obtained a dismissal before the Board of Cosmetology in a case where the client alleged that the cosmetologist physically harmed her during a routine service.
  • Successfully challenged a temporary suspension order (TSO) served upon a licensed social worker, working with the licensee’s criminal attorney to dismiss the underlying complaint, return the client to work, and secure the dismissal of the pending board matter.
  • Successfully challenged a temporary suspension order (TSO) served following an allegation of non-compliance with the Recovering Professional Program (RPP), returning the client to work, without return to the program.
  • University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2000
  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 1997, magna cum laude
  • South Carolina Bar, 2000

Professional or Industry Involvement

  • Richland County Bar Association
  • ABA Real Property Probate and Trust Journal, Member
  • South Carolina Bar, Member

Community or Pro Bono Involvement

  • Actively involved with Village Church
  • Board of Directors for the American Red Cross South Carolina Blood Services Division (Former)
  • Former Girls on the Run, Coach
  • Former Jeep Rogers YMCA Branch Advisory Board Member
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