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Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson

Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson

Columbia, SC

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Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson represents clients in Columbia, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

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About Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson

Jon Pearson is a partner in the firm's Columbia office. His practice emphasizes employment litigation of all types before state and federal courts, as well as traditional labor law.

He has handled lawsuits and administrative charges involving wrongful discharge, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as many other types of employment-based claims.

Jon has also represented numerous employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in union representation elections and unfair labor practice charges.

Jon has been particularly active in assisting employers in union contract negotiations and in dealing with strike-related issues, such as contingency planning and injunction proceedings. He regularly represents employers with occupational safety and health issues, including litigating contested citations before state and federal agencies.

He has also served as Chairman of the Employment and Labor Section of the South Carolina Bar.

Jon is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been included in the South Carolina Super Lawyers list since 2008. He has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2003 and in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006.

Credentials

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  • The University of South Carolina School of Law

    J.D. · 1976

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  • South Carolina, Sout

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  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Columbia (SC)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — National Labor Relations Board

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — OSHA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge

    2026

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1320 Main Street, Suite 750

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

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  • What areas of law does Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson practice?

    Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson focuses on Employment and Litigation.

  • Where is Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson located?

    Jonathan P. "Jon" Pearson primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office at 1320 Main Street, Suite 750.

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