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Jack E. Cohoon
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Jack E. Cohoon

4.9
44 reviews

912 Lady Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29202

Labor and Employment, Litigation, Appellate Practice and 15 more

About Jack E. Cohoon

A highly experienced litigator who has successfully challenged agencies and policies, Jack Cohoon has won in trial and appellate courts as well as before state and federal government agencies. His practice focuses on employment law, civil rights law, litigation, appeals and administrative law.

Recipient of Richland County Bar Association's Civic Star Award, 2021; Best Lawyers in America, 2022 to present, in the practice area of Litigation – Labor and Employment; “Legal Elite of the Midlands”, 2020 to present by Columbia Business Monthly in Labor and Employment Law; Ellen Hines Smith Legal Services Attorney of the Year (awarded by the South Carolina Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and the South Carolina Bar Foundation), 2012; South Carolina Legal Services Young Attorney of the Year, 2009.

Author of "Unemployment Insurance Compensation" ( with Prof. James E. Klein). Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers, Fifth Edition, 2019.

 

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Jack E. Cohoon got this award in 2021

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Labor and Employment
Posted by Pat
December 09, 2025
Hired Attorney

I have never worked with an attorney before. Jack made me feel very comfortable on the phone and meeting him in person. I felt like Jack really knows his business in employment law. I would remind him to anyone.

Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
October 24, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr. Cohoon was very gracious on take this case from the very beginning. Jack made us feel comfortable and accepted. He work diligently seeing this case until it’s end with class and precision. I would recommend Jack Cohoon to anyone needing legal consult going forward. We felt blessed to have met Jack. In my humble opinion, your law firm is blessed to have an attorney like Mr Jack Cohoon!

 
Employment Contracts
Posted by anonymous
October 10, 2023
Hired Attorney

Attorney Jack E. Cohoon demonstrates a great deal of compassion and commitment when working with his clients! He was very knowledgeable regarding severance agreements and responded to all my questions. I always knew he had my best interest at heart!

Discrimination
Posted by Joshua
September 02, 2023
Hired Attorney

He was able to give me sound legal advice to help me come up with a game plan on how to deal with my current problem. Very professional and not about the money but more about what was best for me. I would recommend Jack to anyone who has questions on how to act on discrimination.

Whistleblower Litigation
Posted by Robert
June 15, 2023
Hired Attorney

Jack was straightforward and made everything clear and easy to understand. He genuinely cares about his clients. He managed and handled my case with me as the me being the priority. He never rushed me, always showed impatience and let me make my decision but gave me great guidance. I highly recommend Jack to anyone that needs his services. You will not regret your decision to do so. With that being said I’m a little sad that I want be speaking to him anymore but I know his work is done and he has more work to do for others.

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
March 08, 2023
Hired Attorney

This was a fight to get my good name and reputation back after a wrongful and deceitful termination as well holding a governmental entity accountable that was acting in violation of the Freedom of Information Act. Jack and his wonderful team did both and I feel like a huge rock has been lifted off my back. He explained every option and answered every question. I pray I never have to go through anything like this again, but if I do, Jack Cohoon will be the first person I call!

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by Gary
January 10, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mr. Cohoon did a great job in working my case. He explained things in detail and gave me options on how to possibly move forward with the case and make things easier. I appreciate his time and effort on my situation.

Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous
October 11, 2022
Hired Attorney

Jack was very determined and definitely cared about my case. Jack was not just in it for the money, and did everything he could to move the case along. It was a pleasure working with him!

Labor and Employment
Posted by Sarah
October 06, 2022
Hired Attorney

Mr. Cohoon is knowledgeable and determined enough to do research if he needs to. He stayed on top of my case and kept me updated throughout the entire process. In the initial meeting, he really listened (which others had not) and asked lots of questions. While being a great lawyer, he is also very personable and relatable. Highly recommend him for whatever your needs are!

 
Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
September 21, 2022
Hired Attorney

Where do I begin. Mr. Cohoon, was very professional, always. He was knowledgeable about my case and the laws that applied. He and his paralegal were very punctual and attentive to my needs. If you are looking for a great law firm and attorney you’ve come to the right place. I am forever grateful for Mr. Cohoon.

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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment 10
    • Discrimination
    • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
    • Whistleblower Litigation
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Employment Contracts
    • Human Resources Law
  • Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Administrative Law
  • Government
  • Civil Rights
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Other 1
    • Defamation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, South Carolina
    2007, United States District Court, District of South Carolina
    Memberships

    Chair, Public Service Committee of the Lexington County Bar Association
    CLE Planning Coordinator, South Carolina Bar Labor and Employment Law Section
    Member, Richland County Bar Association.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina School of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Georgia
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
    Graduated with honors, history and political science

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