Our Staff:

Rich Bolen

Rich Bolen is a practicing real estate attorney with his offices in Lexington, South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the State University of New York at Albany in 1989 and his J. D. from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law in 1993. He is a former General Counsel to Secretary of State Jim Miles and Hearing Officer for the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. Rich is admitted to practice in South Carolina, Georgia and New York as well as before the Federal District Courts for South Carolina and New York. The Bolen Law Firm was established in 1998 beginning as a general practice and developing into a real estate practice by 2003. The firm currently handles primarily residential real estate purchases, refinances, home equity lines and title insurance matters and foreclosure work for lenders. His firm regularly deals with title problems, including lost mortgages, missing heirs or owners, easements, restrictions, zoning and foreclosures on title.

Rich is married and lives in Lexington with his wife Lisa. He is a former Marine who enjoys watching sports, particularly football and baseball both college and professional and is an active fantasy sports participant. He also enjoys gardening. One of his favorite pastimes is restoring classic American cars. He is currently working on a 1963 Ford Galaxie and a 1947 Cadillac.  

TJ Polson

As Office Manager and Senior Paralegal for the firm, T.J. acts as the primary liaison between lenders, clients, and employees.  T.J. brings to the table over five years of management experience, and she strives to ensure that the firm conducts its business in a professional, courteous, and organized manner.  In addition to her office management duties, T.J. also serves as the Closing Paralegal and Title Specialist for the firm’s purchase, refinance and equity line transactions.  She works directly with clients, lenders, agents, attorneys, and vendors to ensure the prompt and efficient closing of each file.  She is responsible for the title commitment and document preparation, post-closing, funding, and preparation of all the firm's real estate closings.  T.J.’s strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as her devotion to her work and attention to detail are valuable assets to the firm.  T.J. has been with The Bolen Law Firm since July of 2005.  Prior to joining the firm, T.J. worked in management for a deferred presentment company in Lexington. 

In her spare time, T.J. enjoys being with her boyfriend Sean, Shopping, spending time with family and friends, and watching Clemson Football and Nextel Cup Racing.  She resides in Saluda County with her dog, Reecy.

Tanya Rowell

As the firms’ receptionist and scheduler, Tanya acts as the main contact representative for the firm.  She provides not only the prompt and friendly service that our clients expect, but she also has the keen ability to juggle the demands of a multi-lined phone system while meeting the needs and requests of clients and lenders alike.  Her responsibilities include receiving inbound calls, obtaining all necessary information to open new closing files, and coordinating closing dates, times and locations with lenders and clients.  Tanya has been with The Bolen Law Firm since October of 2007.  Prior to joining the firm, Tanya worked part time as a Massage Therapist and was a full time stay-at-home Mom.

In her spare time, Tanya enjoys activities such as softball, shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family.  She and her husband, Mitch, reside in Gaston with their daughter, Juliana.

Henry Williams

Every office requires a “Chief Information Administrator”, and the Bolen Law Firm is lucky to have one of the best.  Henry is available to assist in some way through most areas of the closing process, and also serves as our post-closing and document processor.  Henry is also responsible for acting as the primary document specialist which includes mail-outs of all Deeds and Mortgages, and preservation and storage of files and data.  Though Henry doesn’t have much direct contact with our clients or lenders, his behind-the-scenes everyday tasks are as important as the other employees of our firm.  Henry has been with The Bolen Law Firm since April of 2006.  Prior to joining the firm, Henry worked in the customer service field for a retail establishment.

Henry enjoys playing with his multiple stringed instruments, reading about military history, and spending time with his girlfriend, Ellen.  He resides in Lexington with his family, his four pet box turtles and his airsoft armory.