John K. Koon

John Koon, a seasoned legal advocate with almost 50 years of experience, serves as the president and attorney at Koon Cook & Walters, LLC, located in Columbia, South Carolina. With unwavering dedication, he fervently advocates for his clients' rights, tirelessly striving to attain justice on their behalf.

Whether Mr. Koon is fighting for the compensation of an injured victim or defending the rights of the criminally accused, he leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of his clients' goals. He handles a wide range of matters such as:

• Personal injury: Workers’ compensation, auto and pedestrian accidents, premises liability, defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, animal attacks, liquor liability, train wrecks and more
• Criminal defense: Assault, murder, theft, burglary, sexual abuse, domestic violence, traffic offenses, white collar crimes, drug offenses, DUI, arson, armed robbery and so on

A native of Newberry County, Mr. Koon completed his Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on business administration at the University of South Carolina in 1971. He obtained his legal education from the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia in 1974. He was licensed to practice in South Carolina the same year and later before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Committed to supporting his legal community, Mr. Koon is a respected member of the American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), the South Carolina Association for Justice and the South Carolina Bar.

Mr. Koon's clients and peers have bestowed upon him numerous positive testimonials and endorsements. His Avvo rating stands at a commendable "Very Good."