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Jacob Born

Jacob Born

Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability, Nursing Home Abuse
  • Georgia, South Carolina
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Biography

Jacob Born is a founding partner at SBLTV and leads the firm’s litigation team, focusing on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He represents clients in complex matters involving nursing home neglect, trucking accidents, industrial injuries, and product liability. Jacob takes pride in securing meaningful results for individuals and families facing powerful corporate defendants.

A Columbia native, Jacob earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and his J.D. from the Charleston School of Law. He is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and Georgia and is active in numerous professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, South Carolina Association for Justice (Board of Governors), and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Jacob has been recognized by Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums for achieving multiple seven-figure recoveries.

A pediatric cancer survivor, Jacob is also committed to community service and currently serves on the Prisma Health Foundation’s Cancer Board. Outside the office, he enjoys time with his wife and family, golf, skiing, and DIY projects.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Premises Liability
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury Litigation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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South Carolina
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South Carolina District Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
- Current
Attorney
Chappell, Smith & Arden, P.A.
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Education
Charleston School of Law
J.D. (2011)
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University of South Carolina - Columbia
B.A. (2006)
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Current
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South Carolina Association for Justice
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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South Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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Richland County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Richland County Recreation Foundation
Board Member
Current
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Charleston School of Law Alumni Association
Columbia Area President
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
Contact & Map
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
2801 Devine Street
Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29205
US
Telephone: (803) 766-7650
Fax: (803) 929-3604
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
12 Parkway Commons
Greer, SC 29650
US
Telephone: (864) 640-8894
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
601 West Evans Street
Florence, SC 29501
US
Telephone: (803) 766-7650
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
322 Laurens St. NW
Aiken, SC 29801
US
Telephone: (803) 766-7650
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed