Atty. John E. Cuttino
John E. Cuttino Cuttino is a Partner in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina, office.
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John E. Cuttino is an attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practforg at Gallivan, White & Boyd PA. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar. Educated at The University of South Carolina (J.D., 1982) and Wofford College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John E. Cuttino Cuttino is a Partner in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina, office
- He has 32 years of experience as a trial attorney in the state and federal courts of South Carolina
- John has handled cases in 40 of South Carolina’s 46 counties, in all Divisions of U.S
- District Court in South Carolina, and has tried more than 75 cases to verdict
- His practice is focused on the litigation of a variety of matters including class actions, design and construction defects, toxic and mass torts, insurance coverage, tort and personal injury, intellectual property, products liability, and professional negligence
- John is regularly retained by insurers, self-insureds, risk management entities, corporations, and individuals in the defense of matters related but not limited to:Catastrophic Personal Injury Including Traumatic Brain Injury ClaimsPharmacy LiabilityResidential and Commercial Construction DefectsInsurance Bad FaithAsbestos Personal Injury and Property DamageToxic MoldBuilding ProductsJohn approaches each case with an experienced understanding of many of the nuances surrounding litigation
- His exemplary litigation skills were developed trying cases in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina
- He has represented a diverse range of clients with significant litigated matters in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitration forums
- John understands that litigation is a difficult and unsettling experience for individuals and businesses
- As a result of this understanding, he works closely with clients to accommodate their needs and objectives, determining the most effective and efficient ways to resolve a case.John states, “The effectiveness of our country’s civil legal system depends on the effectiveness of the adversarial process
- Having an experienced, aggressive, and well-prepared advocate is in my clients’ best interest throughout the litigation process, even if their dispute never reaches the courtroom
- In fact, it may be the best way to avoid the courtroom.”
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Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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