Atty. John W. Currie

Atty. John W. Currie

John W. Currie is a lawyer practicing banking, corporate/securities law, mergers / acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

Columbia Columbia 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (854) 258-5938 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John W. Currie at a glance

John W. Currie is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1971), District of Columbia (1972), and South Carolina (1980). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Currie is a lawyer practicing banking, corporate/securities law, mergers / acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • John practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Currie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Currie 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Securities Law

John W. Currie is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Carolina →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John W. Currie is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 W. Currie

Where is John W. Currie's law office located?
John W. Currie's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Burr & Forman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Currie handle?
John W. Currie focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John W. Currie practiced law?
John W. Currie has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John W. Currie go to law school?
John W. Currie earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact John W. Currie for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Currie 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 W. Currie received?
John W. Currie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1971
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1972
South Carolina
Admitted: 1980

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