Atty. John Thomas Lay, Jr.

Atty. John Thomas Lay, Jr.

Mr. John Thomas Lay, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial, business and commercial, appellate and 9 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John Thomas Lay, Jr. at a glance

John Thomas Lay, Jr. is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, class action, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Davidson College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar (Member, Ethics Advisory, Trial and Appellate, Practice and Procedure Committees) South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (Executive Committee, Secretary) John B and O'Neill Inn of Court. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Thomas Lay, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial, business and commercial, appellate and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Lay, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Thomas Lay, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Thomas Lay, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Thomas Lay, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Class Action

John Thomas Lay, Jr. is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Thomas Lay, Jr. is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 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 Thomas Lay, Jr.

Where is John Thomas Lay, Jr.'s law office located?
John Thomas Lay, Jr.'s law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Lay, Jr. handle?
John Thomas Lay, Jr. focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, class action, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John Thomas Lay, Jr. practiced law?
John Thomas Lay, Jr. has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Thomas Lay, Jr. go to law school?
John Thomas Lay, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John Thomas Lay, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact John Thomas Lay, Jr. 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 Thomas Lay, Jr. received?
John Thomas Lay, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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