John Patrick Turner Norris
Copeland, Stair, Kingma & Lovell, LLP • Charleston, SC
Construction DevelopmentGeneral PracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(843) 203-0354
Address
40 Calhoun St Ste 400, Charleston, SC, 29401-3531, US
Professional
About
John Patrick Turner Norris is a partner at Copeland, Stair, Kingma & Lovell, LLP, based in Charleston, South Carolina. With a robust focus on general practice and personal injury law, Patrick specializes in professional liability defense, design and construction litigation, and general liability claims. He also offers essential non-litigation support to his clients in the design and construction sectors, including contract drafting and review, navigating subpoenas, and providing legal counsel on emerging industry issues. A recognized thought leader, Patrick frequently speaks at seminars and conferences for organizations such as The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as various local and regional trade associations. Patrick's professional excellence has earned him accolades, including being named a Super Lawyers Rising Stars® from 2016 to 2019, a distinction reserved for no more than 2.5% of attorneys in South Carolina. He has also been recognized by Charleston Business Magazine as one of the top construction attorneys in the region through its “Legal Elite” feature. He graduated cum laude from Clemson University with a degree in Financial Management and summa cum laude from Charleston School of Law. Additionally, Patrick completed CLM’s three-year Claims College program in the School of Construction Claims and holds the Certified Claims Professional (CCP) designation. A lifelong resident of coastal South Carolina, he enjoys music, supporting his Clemson Tigers, and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains in his leisure time.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2009 Charleston School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 Clemson University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2009 Multiple CALI Awards - Highest Performer, Charleston School of Law
Publications
2015 The Critical Path-Construction Law Committee Newsletter (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Death, Taxes and the Business of Expert Witnesses 2014 The Good, The Bad & The Unpublished The Good, The Bad & The Unpublished 2009 South Carolina Lawyer magazine Defamation in South Carolina. A Primer on Damages and Defenses
Associations
2012 - Present Claims and Litigation Management Alliance 2010 - Present American Bar Association 2009 - Present South Carolina Bar
Speaking
2014 American Institute of Architects Architect Registration Exam/Legal Primer 2012 Contractual Issues and Common Legal Pitfalls Related to Building Enclosure Contractual Issues and Common Legal Pitfalls Related to Building Enclosure
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Updated: Sep 10, 2026