Atty. Benton D. Williamson
Benton Williamson is a shareholder and real estate attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office where he focuses his practice on structuring complex legal deals efficiently and effectively to meet his clients' goals. He also advises multinational companies and investors on environmental, leasing and acquisition issues in numerous states and foreign countries.
Profile Summary
About Benton D. Williamson at a glance
Benton D. Williamson is a real estate attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Benton Williamson is a shareholder and real estate attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office where he focuses his practice on structuring complex legal deals efficiently and effectively to meet his clients' goals
- He also advises multinational companies and investors on environmental, leasing and acquisition issues in numerous states and foreign countries
Practice Areas Explained
Benton D. Williamson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benton D. Williamson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Benton D. Williamson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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.
Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Columbia or all attorneys in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Benton D. Williamson
Where is Benton D. Williamson's law office located?
What practice areas does Benton D. Williamson handle?
Where did Benton D. Williamson go to law school?
How can I contact Benton D. Williamson for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Benton D. Williamson received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.