John P. Ford

John P. Ford is listed by Bryan Law Firm in Sumter, South Carolina as an attorney whose practice focused primarily on personal injury. His practice reflects decades of legal experience and a background that includes federal investigative work before entering long-term private practice. The legal practice continues to identify him with importance and describes a career involving injury representation, professional service, and admission to several state and federal courts.

John graduated cum laude from Hillsdale College with a bachelor’s degree in 1965 and earned his law degree from Washington and Lee University in 1968. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1968 and later to the South Carolina Bar in 1974. His education and early admissions were followed by federal and appellate admissions, creating a professional foundation for litigation and personal injury representation across different court systems.

John served as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1969 through 1974. He joined Bryan Law Firm as an associate in 1980 and became a partner in 1981. His practice focused primarily on personal injury. He is also admitted to the US Supreme Court, the South Carolina Federal District Court, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, reflecting a broad litigation background beyond state trial practice.

John P. Ford has served in professional roles involving lawyer discipline and bar leadership. He had service with the Commission on Lawyer Conduct, the South Carolina Bar Disciplinary Committee, and the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. He also served as president of the Sumter County Bar. His career combines personal injury practice, federal investigative experience, broad court admissions, and professional service within South Carolina’s legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bryan Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, South Carolina Bar
• President, Sumter County Bar Association (2001)
• Member, Board of Governors, South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association (1996)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Commission on Lawyer Conduct, The Supreme Court of South Carolina (1997-1999)

Licensed State

• Michigan
• South Carolina

Education

• Washington and Lee University
  Law degree
• Hillsdale College
  Bachelor’s Degree

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