Atty. Benton D. Williamson
Benton D. Williamson is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental / natural resources, commercial transactions and 5 other areas of law.
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Benton D. Williamson is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1980) and Oxford University (B.A. University, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar (Chairperson, Real Estate Practice Section) American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benton D. Williamson is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental / natural resources, commercial transactions and 5 other areas of law
- Benton received a B.A. degree from Oxford University in 1978, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Benton practices at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. in Columbia, SC
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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.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Benton D. Williamson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
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 →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Benton D. Williamson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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