James W. Bannister
James W. Bannister graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1995.
In 1995, he was admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina and is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Federal Bar Association, O’Neal Inn of Court, Greenville Young Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National Board of Trial Advocacy, and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce (member, Board of Regents, 1999-2001). Mr. Bannister was appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court to the South Carolina Criminal Rules Task Force. Additionally, he serves on the South Carolina Bar Criminal Law Committee. He is also LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated.
Recognized as a top lawyer in Greenville, Mr. Bannister was listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2008 and 2009 for his work in DUI/DWI Defense as well as white and non-white collar criminal defense. He achieved Criminal Trial Advocacy Certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2007. He serves actively as a member of the Board of Stewards at Buncombe St. United Methodist Church in Greenville.
