Benjamin A. Johnson

Ben Johnson is an experienced business litigator and counselor whose practice focuses on land use and zoning, commercial and industrial project approvals, and economic development. Admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, Ben provides strategic counsel to clients operating in challenging regulatory environments, regularly representing them before local governments, planning commissions and other bodies. His work includes guiding rezoning efforts, securing legislative amendments, and obtaining critical land use development entitlements, agreements and permits.

• The Best Lawyers in America, land use and zoning, 2025-26; commercial litigation, 2008-26; litigation - labor and employment, 2008-23
• South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, South Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame, 2018
• Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

• American Bar Association
• Gregory-Hayes American Inn of Court
• South Carolina Supreme Court, Assistant to Office of Disciplinary Counsel, 1998-2012; Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, 1990-97
• York County Bar, President, 1985-86

• Palmetto Project, Board Member, 2020-25
• South Carolina Wildlife Federation, Board of Directors, 2008-15
• Atlantic Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission, Chairman, 2000-11
• Boy Scouts of America, York District Chairman, 1998-2002
• Upper Palmetto YMCA, Board of Directors; President, 1998
• Pilgrims’ Inn, Board of Directors, 1990-97; President, 1995-97