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Luther J. Battiste III

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2006.
1615 Barnwell Street, P.O. Box 1431 Columbia, South Carolina 29201
(803) 252-9700
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Firm: Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A.
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Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A.


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Phone Number (803) 252-9700
Luther J. Battiste, III is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A., and the past National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates 2020. He received his B.A. from the University of South Carolina (1971) and JD from Emory University School of Law (1974).   In 1983, Luther entered the political arena and made history by becoming one of the first two African-Americans elected to Columbia City Council since Reconstruction. He served fifteen years as a member of the Columbia City Council including two terms as Mayor Pro Tempore. In 1998, the City of Columbia dedicated to Luther J. Battiste, III the Monument and Plaza in honor of his dedicated service as a public servant.   Luther has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America, and Super Lawyers and also has been awarded the “AV” highest rating for ethics and legal ability by the Martindale-Hubbell national rating service. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers. Membership is by invitation only.   Luther has served as president of the Columbia Lawyers Association, the Richland County Bar, Association, the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, and The Southeastern Region of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SEABOTA).   He is also a member of the John Belton O’Neil Inn of Court, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, the National Bar Association, the South Carolina Association for Justice, International Society of Barristers, and the Injured Workers Advocates.   He served two terms as Commissioner of the Richland-Lexington Airport Commission which operates the Columbia Airport and as Chairman for two years. In 1999, Luther Battiste received the coveted Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of South Carolina. In 1999, he was selected to the South Carolina Black Hall Fame and for inclusion in the Bell South African American Calendar for 2004. In 2007, the Richland County Bar Association awarded him the John W. Williams Award, its highest honor. In 2008, he was selected by Historic Columbia Foundation as one of the 30 Most Significant African-Americans in Richland County. In 2022,  he was selected for membership in the Warren E. Burger Society of the National Center for State Courts.  Luther was 2020 national president of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He was the first African American president of ABOTA, an invitation only organization of over 7,600 of the best plaintiff and defense trial lawyers in the United States.   His previous community service includes serving as President of the Board of the Columbia Museum of Art, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Capital City Club and as Chair of University Associates, a group of business professional and community leaders who support the University of South Carolina. He also served for 15 years on the board of South State Bank and on the board of Columbia College. Luther is married to Judy M. Battiste, and they have two children, Justin and Jade.  He is a lay minister and chalice bearer at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Luther J. Battiste III
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Columbia, SC (2015)
  • University of South Carolina Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Historic Columbia 30 Most Significant African Americans in Richland County
  • Bell South African American Calendar Honoree
  • John Richard Craft Leadership Award - (presented by The Columbia Museum of Art)

    (highest honor)

  • John W. Williams Award of the Ricland County Bar Association (highest honor)
Languages
English
Education
Emory University
Graduated 1974
University of South Carolina, BA International Studies
Graduated 1971
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (803) 252-9700
1615 Barnwell Street, P.O. Box 1431
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
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