Jackson A. Lanier
- Committed to Justice at Every Level: From a thirteen-year-old Teen Court volunteer to Public Defender to city prosecutor, Jackson has dedicated his career to ensuring the law serves people with fairness, dignity, and compassion.
- Accomplished Legal Scholar: As a former Law Review Articles Editor and author of three published legal articles, Jackson combines intellectual rigor with practical insight into the justice system’s real-world impact.
- Storyteller and Advocate: With roots in journalism and years of courtroom experience, Jackson brings clarity, conviction, and humanity to both sides of the aisle—whether defending the accused or prosecuting on behalf of the community.
Meet Jackson
Jackson A. Lanier is a North Carolina-born attorney whose career has been guided by one principle: the law exists to serve the people, not the other way around.
Raised by a blue-collar family in rural North Carolina, Jackson became the first in his family to attend college and law school. After serving as a Public Defender in South Carolina’s Seventh Circuit, he now works as an Assistant City Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Myrtle Beach, where he advocates for the community while ensuring every defendant is treated with dignity and fairness.
Jackson is a published legal scholar, cum laude graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, and a recipient of awards from the North Carolina State Bar and Equal Justice Works for his commitment to public interest law.