Atty. J. Alan Bass

Atty. J. Alan Bass

Alan is one of four former Commissioners of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission who works at Mickle and Bass Law Firm. Alan was appointed to the Commission by Governor Jim Hodges and served on the Commission from 2002 to 2008.

Columbia Columbia 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Alan Bass at a glance

J. Alan Bass is a Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Mickle & Bass. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alan is one of four former Commissioners of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission who works at Mickle and Bass Law Firm
  • Alan was appointed to the Commission by Governor Jim Hodges and served on the Commission from 2002 to 2008
  • Governor Hodges chose Alan to serve as the Commission’s Chairman from 2002-2005
  • While on the Commission, Alan presided over thousands of hearings, appeals and settlement conferences, thus gaining invaluable insight into how our workers’ compensation system operates
  • Alan has practiced law in personal injury firms throughout South Carolina
  • Over the years of his personal injury practice, Alan has dedicated himself to representing those injured at work, as well as victims of auto wrecks and other accidents
  • Working out of the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, Alan remains dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients against the abuse of insurance companies
  • Alan is a native of Spartanburg, SC and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina School of Law
  • Alan has been practicing law since 1980
  • Schedule a free consultation today by calling or filling out our online contact form
  • Our dedicated personal injury attorneys can meet with you in Columbia, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, or anywhere else in South Carolina
  • We can come to your home or hospital room, wherever is most convenient

Practice Areas Explained

J. Alan Bass's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Alan Bass handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

J. Alan Bass is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Truck Accidents

J. Alan Bass is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Wrongful Death

J. Alan Bass 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.

J. Alan Bass is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

J. Alan Bass is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 J. Alan Bass

Where is J. Alan Bass's law office located?
J. Alan Bass's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Mickle & Bass. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Alan Bass handle?
J. Alan Bass focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has J. Alan Bass practiced law?
J. Alan Bass has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did J. Alan Bass go to law school?
J. Alan Bass earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact J. Alan Bass for a consultation?
You can contact J. Alan Bass 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 J. Alan Bass received?
J. Alan Bass's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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