Atty. Benjamin C. "Ben" Bruner
A native of Columbia, Ben graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was awarded the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC
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Benjamin C. "Ben" Bruner is a construction attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bruner Powell Wall & Mullins LLC. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law, Columbia (SC) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin C. "Ben" Bruner
- A native of Columbia, Ben graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was awarded the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award and the Claud Sapp Award for scholarship, industry, and leadership
- Ben also served as president of the USC School of Law Pro Bono Board while in law school and is currently a member of the Pro Bono Advisory Council
- After law school, Ben served as a law clerk for the Honorable G. Thomas Cooper, Jr. of Camden, South Carolina before joining Bruner Powell as an associate and becoming a partner
- Understanding that no two companies or projects are alike, Ben takes a practical approach to each client based on that client’s goals and circumstances
- During his practice, Ben has gained experience in both trial and appellate courts in South Carolina, federal court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings
- He has handled cases involving construction law, professional negligence defense, collection of judgments, commercial collections, as well as business and general litigation
- With respect to the construction industry, Ben has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, builders, and design professionals in a wide array of construction projects ranging from single family homes to commercial buildings to heavy highway construction
- He has represented clients in contract negotiation and drafting, contract default claims, termination claims, delay and acceleration claims, mechanic’s liens, performance and payment bond claims, defective workmanship and construction defect claims, insurance coverage for construction defect claims, and claims on public projects related to bid protests and contract disputes
- Ben is currently a Member of the South Carolina Bar Construction Law Section Council
- Ben listed in Best Lawyers in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation-Construction
- He is Peer Reviewed on Martindale-Hubbell
- In 2020, Ben was recognized again as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands for construction law
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Construction Law in Columbia
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
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.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Benjamin C. "Ben" Bruner's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Benjamin C. "Ben" Bruner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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