Atty. Jack E. Cohoon
A partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, Jack focuses on employment law, civil rights, appeals, and administrative law. A highly experienced litigator, he's successfully challenged agencies and policies, winning in trial and appellate courts as well as before state and federal government agencies.
Employment Law - Individuals & More Attorney · Serving Columbia, SC
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About Jack E. Cohoon at a Glance
Jack E. Cohoon is a employment and litigation attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Burnette Shutt McDaniel. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, State. Educated at The University of South Carolina (JD) and University of Georgia (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack E. Cohoon
- A partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, Jack focuses on employment law, civil rights, appeals, and administrative law
- A highly experienced litigator, he's successfully challenged agencies and policies, winning in trial and appellate courts as well as before state and federal government agencies
- Jack battles tirelessly to remove barriers for clients
- This includes seeking criminal record expungement and pardons, working to correct errors in criminal records, reinstating driver’s licenses, and defending occupational licenses
- He represents people facing a range of employment law issues that put their livelihoods at risk, including unpaid wages, unemployment benefits denial, workplace discrimination, and wrongful termination
Practice Areas Explained
Jack E. Cohoon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack E. Cohoon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbia.
Employment Law in Columbia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jack E. Cohoon is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil Litigation in Columbia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jack E. Cohoon is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbia
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 venue, 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.
Columbia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbia Choose Jack E. Cohoon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jack E. Cohoon's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Jack E. Cohoon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbia
A Columbia-based practice means Jack E. Cohoon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jack E. Cohoon Handles in Columbia
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jack E. Cohoon has experience with under South Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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