Atty. W. Lamar Flatt

Atty. W. Lamar Flatt

W. Lamar Flatt is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, car accidents.

Columbia Columbia 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Lamar Flatt at a glance

W. Lamar Flatt is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Best & Flatt, P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987), Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals of Georgia and U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1987), South Carolina (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1989). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1986) and Harvard University (B.A. Economics, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Georgia South Carolina Bar American Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Lamar Flatt is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, car accidents
  • W. received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • W. practices at Best & Flatt, P.A. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

W. Lamar Flatt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Lamar Flatt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

W. Lamar Flatt is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

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.

W. Lamar Flatt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

W. Lamar Flatt is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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.

Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Columbia or all attorneys in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Lamar Flatt

Where is W. Lamar Flatt's law office located?
W. Lamar Flatt's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Best & Flatt, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Lamar Flatt handle?
W. Lamar Flatt focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has W. Lamar Flatt practiced law?
W. Lamar Flatt has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did W. Lamar Flatt go to law school?
W. Lamar Flatt earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Economics, 1983).
How can I contact W. Lamar Flatt for a consultation?
You can contact W. Lamar Flatt 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 W. Lamar Flatt received?
W. Lamar Flatt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1986
B.A. Economics
Harvard University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1987
Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals of Georgia and U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1987
South Carolina
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1989

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