Atty. James Coffas
Mr. James Coffas is a lawyer practicing family law, spousal support, children and 4 other areas of law.
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James Coffas is a family law, real estate, alimony, litigation, and adr attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1971), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1971), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of South Carolina Law School (J.D., 1971) and Lehigh University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of South Carolina Bar South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Coffas is a lawyer practicing family law, spousal support, children and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices in Columbia, SC
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Coffas is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Coffas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
James Coffas is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Coffas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James Coffas is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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