John E. Cuttino
Cuttino is a Partner in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina, office. He has 32 years of experience as a trial attorney in the state and federal courts of South Carolina. John has handled cases in 40 of South Carolina’s 46 counties, in all Divisions of U.S. District Court in South Carolina, and has tried more than 75 cases to verdict. His practice is focused on the litigation of a variety of matters including class actions, design and construction defects, toxic and mass torts, insurance coverage, tort and personal injury, intellectual property, products liability, and professional negligence. John is regularly retained by insurers, self-insureds, risk management entities, corporations, and individuals in the defense of matters related but not limited to:Catastrophic Personal Injury Including Traumatic Brain Injury ClaimsPharmacy LiabilityResidential and Commercial Construction DefectsInsurance Bad FaithAsbestos Personal Injury and Property DamageToxic MoldBuilding ProductsJohn approaches each case with an experienced understanding of many of the nuances surrounding litigation. His exemplary litigation skills were developed trying cases in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. He has represented a diverse range of clients with significant litigated matters in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitration forums. John understands that litigation is a difficult and unsettling experience for individuals and businesses. As a result of this understanding, he works closely with clients to accommodate their needs and objectives, determining the most effective and efficient ways to resolve a case.John states, “The effectiveness of our country’s civil legal system depends on the effectiveness of the adversarial process. Having an experienced, aggressive, and well-prepared advocate is in my clients’ best interest throughout the litigation process, even if their dispute never reaches the courtroom. In fact, it may be the best way to avoid the courtroom.”
- Best Lawyers of America - Columbia, South Carolina "Lawyer of the Year Award" for Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, 2018
- Best Lawyers in America - Litigation Construction, 2008 to Present
- Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, 2016 to Present
- Best Lawyers in America - Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, 2010 to Present
- 2016 Leadership in Law Honoree - South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation, 2008 to Present
- Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Review Rating - AV
Columbia, South Carolina 29202