The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder
J. Ben Alexander “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville, South Carolina.
This year marks the fourth time Best Lawyers® has named Ben a “Lawyer of the Year” in Greenville. He previously earned the honor in 2023 and 2019 for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, and in 2018 for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. Additionally, he has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in both Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants every year since 2011.
One of Best Lawyers’ highest distinctions, the “Lawyer of the Year” award is presented annually to a single attorney in each practice area and geographic region. This recognition highlights outstanding professional excellence and is based entirely on peer feedback. For 2025, fewer than 6,000 attorneys nationwide were selected following Best Lawyers’ comprehensive peer-review process.
Ben is an experienced trial lawyer with a distinguished practice dedicated to defending healthcare professionals. He has represented a broad range of clients, including major health systems, stand-alone hospitals, national healthcare insurers, physician group practices, and individual physicians and nurses in matters involving professional negligence and licensing matters.