Overview
Bennett is a partner in the firm's General Commercial Litigation and Health Care practice groups.
In practice for 20 years, Bennett advises businesses and individuals on complex legal issues. His diverse litigation practice focuses on health care, skilled nursing facilities, transportation and commercial trucking, products liability, professional liability, business, commercial and probate disputes, and retail and hospitality. Bennett has litigated cases all over the State of South Carolina, having tried to conclusion an extensive variety of cases throughout his career in state and federal courts. Additionally, Bennett is a Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Arbitrator in the State of South Carolina.
Outside of his busy practice, Bennett enjoys boating, cooking, running, and spending time with his wife and four children.
Experience
- Represented a national convenience store/fuel supplier in connection with the defense of an alleged alcohol liability dram shop lawsuit.
- Represented commercial trucking company in connection with the defense of an automobile negligence wrongful death claim.
- Represented a medical transport company in connection with the defense of an alleged medical professional liability wrongful death claim.
- Represented a national convenience store/fuel supplier in connection with the defense of various alleged premises liability lawsuits.
- Represented an international firearms supplier in connection with the defense of an alleged product liability lawsuit.
Honors & Recognitions
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (since 2019)
- Named to Charleston Business Magazine "Legal Elite", Medical Malpractice - Defendant (since 2023), Business Litigation - Insurance (2017)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers: ADR (2024), Personal Injury General -Defense (2015-2023)
- AV® Preeminent and Judicial AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell
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Civic Activities
- South Carolina Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Professional Activities
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) Member
- Member of the Product Liability Advisory Counsel (PLAC)
- Member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
- Charleston County Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
Paralegal/Assistant
Paralegal
Tina Nestor
(843) 973-6825
tnestor@burr.com
Wendy Price
(843) 973-6829
wprice@burr.com
Legal Practice Assistant
Jenna Wilson
(843) 973-6830
jmwilson@burr.com