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Jacob Born
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Biography
Jacob Born focuses his practice in the areas of catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. He represents clients and their families in nursing home, trucking, industrial worksite, and complex injury litigation cases. Jacob has devoted much of his professional career to finding answers to complex legal issues. The most rewarding part of Jacob’s practice is securing meaningful results for his clients when he is up against large corporations, nationwide trucking companies, and multi-national businesses.
Jacob grew up in northeast Columbia. He is a 2001 graduate of Ridge View High School. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology. Jacob continued his professional career by attending the Charleston School of Law. He graduated in 2011. Jacob is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of South Carolina and Georgia. He is a contributing member of the American Association of Justice, South Carolina Association for Justice, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Jacob is an active member of the American Association of Justice’s nursing home, trucking, and motor-liability litigation groups. Jacob has also been nominated as a Rising Star with Super Lawyers, which awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in their practice area.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
30%
14 years
Personal Injury
25%
14 years
Trucking Accident
25%
14 years
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
20%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 13 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 14 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
2801 Devine Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC, 29205
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
12 Parkway Commons Way, Greer, SC, 29650
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
322 Laurens Street NW, Aiken, SC, 29801
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
601 West Evans Street, Florence, SC, 29501
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
injury
Mr. Born represented me in a personal injury case. I thought that he did a good job of explaining the process and was very dedicated once the proceeding began. I would use him again if I required an injury attorney .
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"Jacob Born is a cracker jack litigator who refuses to take no for an answer!!!"
"Jacob provides the type of quality representation you can expect from the firm of Chappell Smith & Arden. I have seen first-hand how hard Jacob works for his clients and their rights. This is an attorney you want fighting for you!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Born and I have worked together for quite some time and he is an exceptional attorney. If it were one of my family members in need of representation, there would be no doubt that Mr. Born would be my go-to. I'm proud to call him my colleague and friend."
"I have worked with Jacob for over 10 years. I have seen his dedication to the profession and his commitment to giving a voice who need an advocate. He is using those skills to seek justice for the most vulnerable among us, the elderly. I highly recommend Jacob to those needing help in cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect."
"Jacob is a dedicated advocate and tireless worker. He has quickly earned the respect of his colleagues, as well as his clients' trust."
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"I endorse Jacob Born. He is the "Born Identity" when it comes to litigation in SC."
Marcus Brown
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer
Mark Chappell
Personal injury lawyer
Mark Arden
Workers compensation lawyer
William Smith
Car accident lawyer
William McAngus
Personal injury lawyer
Graham Newman
Personal injury lawyer
Andrew Fajardo
Workers compensation lawyer
Mark Chappell
Personal injury lawyer
William Starnes
Personal injury lawyer
Peter Leventis
Workers compensation lawyer
Stephanie Fajardo
Family lawyer
Kenneth Berger
Personal injury lawyer
C. Vega
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Founding Partner, Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
2011 - 2023
Partner, Chappell, Smith and Arden
Associations
2022 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2012 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
South Carolina Association for Justice
Richland County Recreation Foundation
Board Member
Charleston School of Law Alumni Columbia Chapter
President
South Carolina Bar Association
Member
Richland County Bar Association
Member
South Carolina Small Business Chamber
Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Joel v. Nichols
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Welch v. Bigham
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Education
2011
Charleston School of Law
2006
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Advanced Personal Injury Litigation
Deposing Medical Doctors
2017
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law
-XII: Setoff and Exemption Complications -XIII: UM/UIM Carrier Subrogation Against the Tortfeaser
2016
Richland County Recreation Foundation
Free Legal Clinic Presenter and Monderator
2016
Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish
Personal Injury
2016
Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish
Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish
2016
NBI
Personal Injury Settlements
2016
Lunch WIth Lawyers Podcast
Motor Vehicle Accidents Podcast
2016
Lunch with Lawyers
Auto Accident and INsurance
2016
Local Seminar
Automotive Collisions and Insurance
Languages
English