Curtis L. Ott
After joining Turner Padget in 1992, Curtis Ott immediately began trying civil cases. He has since tried more than 75 cases to verdict in state and federal courts, and he has briefed and argued appeals before the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Curtis understands the practicalities and uncertainties involved with litigation, and he takes to heart that lawyers are in a service profession where the most valuable advocates work to achieve what the client needs and wants. Curtis’ experience enables him to advise clients about the complexities of all aspects of litigation and to achieve the results desired.
Curtis currently utilizes his experience for automotive manufacturers in product liability and warranty cases, and for trucking companies and their drivers in personal injury matters. He oversees Turner Padget’s litigation team that centers its practice in trucking matters, which includes organized emergency response teams for each office. Curtis also has an active commercial litigation practice. Curtis has lived in Columbia, S.C. since 1992. Outside of the office, he is active with his church and enjoys coaching youth soccer and baseball.
“At the heart of providing excellent legal work is the recognition that lawyers are in a service profession. The best attorneys ask the initial questions to understand the client’s needs and goals regarding a litigated matter, and then utilize their skills and experience to serve those needs and achieve those goals.”
Representative Matters
Product Liability
Won an appeal overruling prior opinions expanding recognized exceptions to economic loss rule.
Handles multiple litigated matters before trial and appellate courts concerning the recall of parts by an automotive manufacturer.
Obtained a defense verdict for a wood chipper manufacturer in a case brought by injured user.
Trucking/Transportation
Familiar with nuances and issues unique to the defense of trucking companies in personal injury lawsuits.
Commercial Litigation
Achieved a favorable settlement after two days of arbitration hearings in a partnership dispute among members of a medical group.
Favorably settled litigation over alleged easements and arising out of contract between a trucking company and its customer.