Atty. Ariail E. King

Atty. Ariail E. King

Ariail King is a skilled and experienced litigator. Her practice includes class actions and appellate cases.

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Profile Summary

About Ariail E. King at a glance

Ariail E. King is a class action, product liability, and appellate attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Lewis Babcock LLP. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ariail King is a skilled and experienced litigator
  • Her practice includes class actions and appellate cases
  • She is a partner at Lewis Babcock, LLP and has been with the firm for over two decades
  • Before law school, King received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of South Carolina
  • Her background in psychology gives her valuable insight and makes her a strong researcher, helping her pinpoint crucial details for each case
  • King was admitted to the bar in 1996 and joined Lewis Babcock in 1999. ​She assisted Cam Lewis and Michael G. Sullivan in writing Lewis and Sullivan on Class Actions, published by the South Carolina Bar in 2005
  • She is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Richland County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the South Carolina Association for Justice

Practice Areas Explained

Ariail E. King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ariail E. King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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Product Liability

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Ariail E. King is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ariail E. King

Where is Ariail E. King's law office located?
Ariail E. King's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Lewis Babcock LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ariail E. King handle?
Ariail E. King focuses on class action, product liability, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Ariail E. King go to law school?
Ariail E. King earned their education at (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact Ariail E. King for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ariail E. King received?
Ariail E. King's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026

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