Atty. John Alan Sowards
Mr. John Alan Sowards is a lawyer practicing corporate law, agribusiness, financial services and 2 other areas of law.
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John Alan Sowards is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Maynard Nexsen. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1982). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1982) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Civic & Professional Memberships •Lexington-Richland School District Five - Outstanding High School Mentor. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Alan Sowards is a lawyer practicing corporate law, agribusiness, financial services and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at Maynard Nexsen in Columbia, SC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Alan Sowards 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.
John Alan Sowards 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.
John Alan Sowards is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
John Alan Sowards is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in South Carolina →
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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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