Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys
Koon Cook & Walters, LLC, has three experienced and skilled attorneys who are ready and willing to take on your case:
Established in 1991, our firm has been helping people right the wrongs of their situations for many years now.
Let Us Represent You!
You can trust our team because we provide unparalleled representation for your case. From the moment we first speak about your case to the final verdict, we will be on your side. Whether you need a nursing home attorney or a medical malpractice lawyer, we have experienced professionals available to handle any type of case.
We understand that it takes a lot of your personal time and energy to go through with a case, but it is your right to be compensated if you’ve been injured on the job, in the car, or due to someone else’s negligence.
Our team of experienced attorneys proudly serves the Columbia area.
Accident Attorneys for:
- Workers’ Compensation
- Criminal Defense
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
- Slip-and-Fall
- DUI
- Wills and Estates
John K. Koon, Accident And Defense Attorney In Columbia, SC, And Surrounding Areas
Family
John is a lifelong citizen of South Carolina, having been born in Prosperity in Newberry County. He married Darnell Branham Koon, who was born in Richland County and moved to Fairfield County when she was very young. John and Darnell made their home in Lexington County for over three decades, where they raised their two children, both of whom went through the Lexington County public school system. John and Darnell have six children whom they love spending time with.
Legal Membership Organizations
American Association of Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)
South Carolina Association of Justice (formerly South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association)
South Carolina Bar
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1974
University of South Carolina, B.S. in Business, 1971
Mid Carolina High School, Prosperity, SC, 1961
Legal Experience
Koon Cook & Walters, LLC 1991-present
John K. Koon, P.A. 1979-1991
Dallas D. Ball, P.A. 1974-1979
Types of Cases
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Accidents
- Breach of Contract and Wrongful Refusal to Pay by Insurance Companies
- Dog Bite
- Fraud
- Liquor Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Pedestrian Injuries
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Slip and Fall
- Train Wrecks and Injuries by Persons on the Train
- Other Train Wrecks Where Employees Were Represented
- Other Train Wrecks Where People in Their Vehicles Were Injured
- Trip and Fall Cases
- Underinsurance Reformation Cases
- Various Cases Against the South Carolina Department of Transportation
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
- Criminal Defense
- Armed Robbery
- Arson
- Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
- Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill
- Bank Robbery
- Burglary
- Criminal Domestic Violence
- Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature
- Criminal Sexual Conduct
- Drug Conspiracy in State and Federal Court as well as Most Other Drug Charges
- DUI
- DUS
- Felony DUI
- Murder
- Simple Assault
- Unlawful Weapon in State and Federal Court
- Various Traffic Offenses
Significant Cases
Baggerly v. CSXT and Amtrak – Abrogated the South Carolina statute prohibiting testimony of an out-of-state engineer without first obtaining a South Carolina license.
Elam v. Elam – Parental immunity common-law doctrine applicable to tort actions brought by an unemancipated minor against the parents was abolished.
Stokes v. First National Bank – The first South Carolina case recognizing a mental on mental workers’ compensation claim without a physical injury.
Risinger v. Risinger – Family court could require divorced husband to contribute money necessary to enable a child, who is over the age of 18, to attend college.
Beall v. Beall – First time South Carolina courts allowed nonmutual offensive collateral estoppel (issue preclusion)
Admitted to Practice
All South Carolina State Courts
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit (Richmond, Virginia)
The U. S. Supreme Court
Stephen H. Cook, Criminal Defense And Accident Lawyer For Winnsboro, SC, And Surrounding Areas
Family
Mr. Cook is a lifelong resident of South Carolina. He was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC.
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. 1985
University of South Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, 1982
Legal Experience
Koon Cook & Walters, LLC 1991-present
Law Offices of John K. Koon 1985-1991
Types of Cases
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Accidents
- Cases Against Governmental Agencies
- Daycare Negligence
- Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- School Negligence
- Slip and Fall
- Trip and Fall
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
- Criminal Defense
- Minor in Possession of Beer
- Minor in Possession of Alcohol
- Murder
- Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill
- Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
- Armed Robbery
- Burglary
- Bank Robbery
- Simple Assault
- DUI
- DUS
- Drug Possession
- Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
In addition to handling the types of cases above, Mr. Cook has taught automobile accident seminars to other attorneys. He also serves as State Legal Advisor for South Carolina Dixie Majors Baseball.
Admitted to Practice
All South Carolina State Courts
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit (Richmond, Virginia)
Jamie L. Walters, Criminal Defense And Accident Lawyer For Columbia, SC, And Surrounding Areas
Family
Jamie is a lifelong citizen of South Carolina, having been born and raised in Florence. He married Rachael Ekaitis and together they have one daughter, Harper.
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. 2007
University of South Carolina, B.A. in Political Science, 2004
Pi Kappa Phi National Associate Member of the Year, 2001
South Florence High School, Florence, SC, 2000
Legal Experience
Koon Cook & Walters, LLC 2006 – Present
Types of Cases
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Charges
- DUI
- Insurance Negotiations
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Personal Injury
- Plaintiff’s Litigation
- Property Damage Claims
- Traffic Tickets
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
In addition to handling the cases above, Jamie is the sole DUI magistrate court prosecutor for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which includes Fairfield County, Chester County, and Lancaster County.
Admitted to Practice
All South Carolina State Courts
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit (Richmond, Virginia)