Atty. John M. Barton
John M. Barton is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, white collar crime and 6 other areas of law.
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About John M. Barton at a glance
John M. Barton is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at John M. Barton, LLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, tax, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1977), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at University of South Carolina Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of South Carolina (B.A. History, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Criminal Justice Section, Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar American Bar Association. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Barton is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, white collar crime and 6 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- John practices at John M. Barton, LLC in Columbia, SC
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John M. Barton is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John M. Barton is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John M. Barton is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →
John M. Barton is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John M. Barton is one of 409,070 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 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.
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