Atty. John M. Jennings

Atty. John M. Jennings

John M. Jennings is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law.

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Profile Summary

About John M. Jennings at a glance

John M. Jennings is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina, and Illinois, Illinois. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John M. Jennings is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • John M., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2009
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Jennings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Jennings handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John M. Jennings is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John M. Jennings is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in South Carolina →

Securities Law

John M. Jennings is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Greenville 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 John M. Jennings

Where is John M. Jennings's law office located?
John M. Jennings's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Jennings handle?
John M. Jennings focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did John M. Jennings go to law school?
John M. Jennings earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact John M. Jennings for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Jennings 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 John M. Jennings received?
John M. Jennings's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1997

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Greenville Business Magazine's "Legal Elite of the Upstate," Banking and Finance (2012-2017)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America Greenville Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Governance Law (2014, 2017)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions (2011-2018)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Securities/Capital Markets Law (2009-2018)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2011-2017, Corporate M&A; Corporate M&A: Banking and Finance)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Greenville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Greenville)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Greenville)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Greenville)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Greenville)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina
North Carolina, North Carolina
Illinois, Illinois

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