Atty. Howard B. Hammer

Atty. Howard B. Hammer

Howard B. Hammer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, wrongful death, negligence and 2 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard B. Hammer at a glance

Howard B. Hammer is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Howard B. Hammer. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1971), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1970) and Tulane University (T.S.F.D. University, 1966). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard B. Hammer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, wrongful death, negligence and 2 other areas of law
  • Howard received a T.S.F.D. degree from Tulane University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Howard practices at Howard B. Hammer in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Howard B. Hammer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard B. Hammer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Howard B. Hammer is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →

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.

Howard B. Hammer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Howard B. Hammer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Howard B. Hammer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Howard B. Hammer

Where is Howard B. Hammer's law office located?
Howard B. Hammer's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Howard B. Hammer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard B. Hammer handle?
Howard B. Hammer focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Howard B. Hammer practiced law?
Howard B. Hammer has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Howard B. Hammer go to law school?
Howard B. Hammer earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (T.S.F.D. University, 1966).
How can I contact Howard B. Hammer for a consultation?
You can contact Howard B. Hammer 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.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1970
T.S.F.D. University
Tulane University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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