Wyche PA

26 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Government Relations Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - First Amendment Litigation - Labor and Employment Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Qui Tam Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Columbia, SC.

Biography

John represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court and has frequently argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court. He has a diverse litigation and appellate practice, handling matters related to the False Claims Act, health care, personal injury, and business litigation.

He also represents governmental clients, such as county and state governments, and private clients before governmental bodies. John has been certified as a mediator since 2005 and serves by appointment of the South Carolina Supreme Court as a member of the Commission on Lawyer Conduct. He also serves on the firm’s Executive Committee.

As an advocate for his clients and friends, John has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Magazine, and People Magazine. He has also appeared on national television shows including Larry King Live, MSNBC, Fox News, Anderson Cooper 360, and Good Morning America.

Wyche PA

26 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Presbyterian College, B.A., graduated 1984

  • South Carolina, Bar
  • District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar

  • American Bar Association - Fellow
  • John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court - Member
  • South Carolina Trial Lawyers' Association - Member
  • South Carolina's Commission on Lawyer Conduct by appointment from the South Carolina Supreme Court - Member
  • South Carolina Bar Association - Member

  • United States Court of Appeals
  • South Carolina, Bar
  • District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar
  • American Bar Association - Fellow
  • John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court - Member
  • South Carolina Trial Lawyers' Association - Member
  • South Carolina's Commission on Lawyer Conduct by appointment from the South Carolina Supreme Court - Member
  • South Carolina Bar Association - Member
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Presbyterian College, B.A., graduated 1984
  • United States Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Government Relations Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Government Relations Practice, Columbia, SC (2026)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Columbia, SC (2024)
  • Government Relations Practice, Columbia, SC (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Qui Tam Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • First Amendment Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Mediation
Special Focus:
  • Litigation
Awards:
  • Listed in South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2013-Present
  • Listed in Chambers USA, 2015-Present
  • Named "The State's Best Attorney" by The State newspaper, 2016
  • Recognized as "Legal Elite" by the Greenville Business Magazine, 2012, 2014-Present
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2008-Present

Case History

Cases
  • Representative matters include
  • Represented the plaintiffs in a qui tam lawsuit filed under the Federal False Claims Act that resulted in the largest healthcare settlement in the history of South Carolina
  • Successfully represented the lead plaintiffs in South Carolina's redistricting litigation
  • Served as trial attorney in numerous business litigation, employment, and real estate development contests
  • Represented health care providers
  • Represented plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions, including a trial that resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict

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