Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has named shareholder
J. Ben Alexander "Lawyer of the Year" for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville, South Carolina for 2026.
Ben previously received this recognition in 2018, 2019 and 2023, making this his fourth "Lawyer of the Year" award for medical malpractice defense in Greenville. He also earned the 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" designation for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville.
The "Lawyer of the Year" recognition goes to individual lawyers who receive the highest overall peer feedback for their practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer receives this designation per specialty and metropolitan area each year, based on Best Lawyers'
peer-review process.
Ben has been included in
The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011 in two practice areas:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Ben has built his practice representing healthcare providers in complex litigation matters. He regularly defends health systems, hospitals, physician practices and individual medical professionals in high-exposure cases and has taken dozens of matters to verdict in courts across South Carolina.
In addition to his litigation practice, Ben advises healthcare clients on regulatory and operational matters that affect day-to-day medical practice. His work includes counseling on risk management, informed consent, patient confidentiality and peer review processes, with an emphasis on mitigating risk before disputes arise.