Atty. John P. Linton, Sr.
In over thirty years of handling civil matters for Plaintiffs and Defendants, Johnny Linton has concluded jury and non-jury trials in counties throughout South Carolina and in five Divisions of the United States District Court. He has prevailed in appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals.
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John P. Linton, Sr. is a Special Counsel based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Duffy And Young Llc. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1975), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Wofford College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In over thirty years of handling civil matters for Plaintiffs and Defendants, Johnny Linton has concluded jury and non-jury trials in counties throughout South Carolina and in five Divisions of the United States District Court
- He has prevailed in appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals
- He also argued an original jurisdiction case in the Supreme Court of the United States
- Johnny continues a vibrant practice representing landowners in eminent domain proceedings
- He brings his problem-solving skills to bear for clients in business and fiduciary administration matters, and in serious personal injury matters for Plaintiffs
- In addition, Johnny is often called upon by his colleagues or courts to handle matters through alternative dispute resolution as a mediator, arbitrator, or special referee
- Johnny is a fellow of the American College of Trial lawyers, and formerly served on its State Committee, and is a permanent member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference
- He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for over five years in the Bet-the-Company category, has been awarded the Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year for the Charleston area for 2014
- He is a long standing member of Super Lawyers, and has been designated in the coveted Tier One of Chambers Best Business Litigation Lawyers in America
- Locally, Johnny has served as President of the Charleston County Bar and as President of the Coastal Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates
- He was previously appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a South Carolina Bar examiner and as a member of the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Grievance Committee
- The United States District Court appointed him to a committee to review a Magistrate Judge’s qualifications for reappointment
- A graduate of Wofford College, Johnny served on its Alumni Advisory Board
- He also graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and received its Compleat Lawyer Award in 2003
- He is also a life fellow of The American Bar Foundation
- Mr. Linton continues to practice full-time as Special Counsel at Duffy & Young
- He also remains very active in a number of civic undertakings as well
- His civic interest and commitments have included his service on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Trident Way, the Board of the Coastal Community Foundation, and as Vice-Chairman of the Pinewood Preparatory School Board of Directors
- He has received the Order of Palmetto from the Governor of the State of South Carolina for civic commitments, and a special recognition by the Town of Summerville for his leadership and involvement in civic affairs
Practice Areas Explained
John P. Linton, Sr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Linton, Sr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John P. Linton, Sr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John P. Linton, Sr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
John P. Linton, Sr. is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John P. Linton, Sr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John P. Linton, Sr. is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Charleston 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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