Atty. Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy

Atty. Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy

Benjamin D. McCoy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy at a glance

Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy is a personal injury and adr attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Howser, Newman & Besley LLC. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Columbia (SC) (2023). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Benjamin D. McCoy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Benjamin D., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 andnue, 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 Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy

Where is Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy's law office located?
Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Howser, Newman & Besley LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy handle?
Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy focuses on personal injury, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy go to law school?
Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy for a consultation?
You can contact Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy received?
Benjamin D. "Ben" McCoy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Columbia (SC).

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Columbia (SC)
- 2023

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