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John R.C. Bowen
About John
Biography
Married to my bride Leslie for 33 wonderful years w/ 4 children and 2 grandchildren. Avid sailor, boater, and fisherman. Poor golfer!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
44 years
Personal Injury
20%
44 years
Admiralty and Maritime
15%
44 years
Employment and Labor
15%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 43 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Laughlin & Bowen, PC
Po Box 21119, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29925-1119
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (12)
Probate (3)
Admiralty & Maritime (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Employment & Labor (2)
Foreclosure (2)
Litigation (2)
Real Estate (2)
Adoption (1)
Appeals (1)
Business (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Elder Law (1)
Family (1)
Insurance (1)
Mediation (1)
Wrongful Termination (1)
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Insurance
Posted by James | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
excellent lawyer
John helps us through a difficult suit with a travel insurance company. He explained all our options and kept us well informed through each legal step.
John R.C. Bowen's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is an excellent lawyer. A zealous advocate, he cares about his clients and I have always been impressed by the time and dedication he offers everyone who asks for help. Highly recommended."
"I have had the privilege of being opposite John Bowen on several cases and think very highly of him. He's also a friend and a person I genuinely admire."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is an excellent litigator and I can endorse him without reservation. He is a thorough and zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. Although, the bulk of my experience with John is in will, trust and probate litigation, he is also well known in general litigation matters as well as admiralty law."
"As a retired Circuit Court Judge, I have worked with John in his role as a mediator and as a college faculty member. John has impressed me as a person who is extremely competent, professional and trustworthy. His long term practice on Hilton Head makes him an excellent and reliable choice for representation in any of his several areas of expertise. His gentlemanly conduct and knowledge of the law establishes him as an attorney of the highest caliber. I heartily endorse his work and am pleased to have this opportunity to recognize his excellence."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an experienced, excellent attorney that I have worked with on many mediations. John handles personal injury cases, general litigation and admiralty claims. John's trial experience and knowledge of the system are a real asset to his clients. He is always a strong advocate for his clients and pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Inclusion in Bar Registry, Bar Registry of Pre-eminent Lawyers
1990
Av rating, Martindale Hubbel
1971
Bronze Star and others for Vietnam Service, United States Army
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Partner, Laughlin & Bowen, P.C.
1979 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of South Carolina and USC Beaufort
1987 - 1990
Litigation Partner, Palmer, Brooks, Bowen & Howell
1982 - 1987
Attorney, Bowen, Smoot & Laughlin
1976 - 1979
Teacher and Coach, The McCallie School
1968 - 1995
Field Artillery Officer, United States Army (Active & Reserve)
Associations
2012 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the USAssociate Member
2009 - Present
South Carolina Marina AssociationMember
2008 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationChair, 14th Circuit Fee Dispute Panel
2003 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
South Eastern Admiralty Law InstituteMember
2000 - Present
SC Bar Conflict ResolutionCertified Mediator
1995 - Present
The Retired Officers Association (now MOAA)Member
1993 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1992 - Present
Scottish Rite - CharlestonMember
1990 - Present
Masonic Lodge - Unanimity Lodge 418Past Master
1986 - Present
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of South CarolinaMember
1982 - Present
South Carolina BarAttorney Member
1982 - Present
United States District Court for the District of South CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
1982 - Present
Beaufort County Bar AssociationMember,Former Vice President and Treasurer
1992 - 1994
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember Legislative Counsel Commitee
1989 - 1992
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember, Ethics Advisory Committee
1988 - 1991
Church of the Cross, BlufftonVestryman
1985 - 2005
Chatham ArtilleryMember
1982 - 2002
Hilton Head Sertoma ClubCharter Member, Past President
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Past Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Orlosky v. Law Office of Jay A. Mullinax
Jury verdict of $80,000 + for Orlosky (on appeal)
Marx v. Hilton Head Prep
settled
DeWeerd v. SeaRay of Savannah, et al
settled
Lucassen v. Moorsby
Settled
Insurance Company v. Southern Dredging Company
Settled
Eddie Flowers v. LRTA
Jury Verdict for $202,000.00
Hanahan, et al v. Rhett, Delaney, et al
Settled with most defendants for mid-seven figures total, Offer of Judgment against Delaney for $400,000 accepted
Outdoor Resorts Of America v. Billy-Bobs Marinas
Settled
Client v. Mercury Marine
Settled
Bailey v. Cummins Atlantic
settled
Client v. North Myrtle Beach Marina
settled
Client v. Aqua Splash
settled
Client v. Daufuskie Club, Inc.
settled
Client v. Beaufort County
settled
Outdoor Resorts Of America v. Tug Capt George, et al
settled
Client v. State of SC (2 cases)
Settled
Client v. Household Intl., Inc.
Settled
Education
1983
United States Army Field Artillery School Branch Officer Advance Course
DIploma
1982
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of South Carolina
MA - Masters
1974
University of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1969
United States Army Field Artillery Officer Candidate School
Diploma
1968
University of the South, Sewanee, TN
Speaking Engagements
2016
USCB BADM
Commercial and Employment Law
2015
USCB BADM
Commercial and Employment Law
2014
USCB BADM Management
Employment Law
2014
USCB BADM
Business and Commercial Law
2013
USCB Hospitality Management
Employment Law
2013
USCB BADM
Business and Commercial Law
2012
USCB Hospitality Management
Employment Law
2012
USCB BADM
Commercial Law - TITLE VII and Employment Law
2012
SC Yacht Club Crusing Fleet
Yacht Insurance Issues and Hurricane Preparedness
2012
Hilton Head Island Bar Association CLE
Recognizing Admiralty Issues for the General Practicioner
2011
USCB BADM
Commercial Law
2011
SC Yacht Club Cruising Fleet
Admiralty Issues for Yacht Owners
2010
USCB BADM
Business and Commercial Law
2009
USCB BADM
Business and Commercial Law
2008
USCB BADM
Business and Commercial Law
2007
USCB College of Business Administration
Commercial and Business Law
2006
USCB College of Business Adminsitration
Commercial and Business Law
2006
Hilton Head Island USCG Auxillary
Salvage and Towing
2005
USCB College of Business Administration
Commercial and Business Law
Publications
1976
University of South Carolina Department of English - Masters Thesis
The Damnation of Faustus, "A Petty Case of Paltry Legacies"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have paid my balance in full and my attorney keeps giving me the run around what to do?
24 Oct 2014
Q&A
I had a coworker threaten to kill me in front of supervisors and other coworkers and they didn't say anything about it.
13 Oct 2014
Q&A
We have been cutting the grass on our side of a fence put up by the neighbors. Can we ever own this land by adverse possession?
05 Aug 2013