John’s practice focuses on construction and commercial law – including bankruptcy law – for which he has served as lead counsel in numerous cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts. He is experienced in jury trials, non-jury trials, mediation and arbitration.

His 37 years of experience includes cases related to construction defects, fidelity and surety, mechanic liens, product liability, Uniform Commercial Code, bankruptcy and insolvency, debtor and creditor, appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, torts, dispute avoidance and resolution, contract documents, real estate litigation and class actions.

Prior to forming Rogers Lewis, John was a partner at Ellis Lawhorne & Sims, P.A. With an AV® Preeminent Rating™ with Martindale-Hubbell®, John is currently a member of the South Carolina Bar Construction Law Section, Richland County Bar Association (Past President) and the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (Past President). He currently serves as a member of the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates. John is a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and is on the steering committee for the DRI Construction Law Committee- currently serving as the Publications Chair. John has been selected from 2010-2024 by Best Lawyers in America® (Construction Litigation, Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Bankruptcy Litigation) and from 2009-2014 and 2018 - 2024 by South Carolina Super Lawyers® (Construction Litigation).