Atty. James A. Grimsley III

Atty. James A. Grimsley III

James A. Grimsley III is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law, probate law and 2 other areas of law.

Beaufort Beaufort 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Grimsley III at a glance

James A. Grimsley III is a Member based in Beaufort, South Carolina, practicing at Tupper, Grimsley & Dean, PA. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1976) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1976). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1976) and The Citadel (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Beaufort County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Beaufort, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Grimsley III is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Tupper, Grimsley & Dean, PA in Beaufort, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Grimsley III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Grimsley III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James A. Grimsley III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Beaufort 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Grimsley III

Where is James A. Grimsley III's law office located?
James A. Grimsley III's law practice is located in Beaufort, South Carolina. The firm is Tupper, Grimsley & Dean, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Grimsley III handle?
James A. Grimsley III focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James A. Grimsley III practiced law?
James A. Grimsley III has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James A. Grimsley III go to law school?
James A. Grimsley III earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James A. Grimsley III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Grimsley III received?
James A. Grimsley III's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
The Citadel
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1976

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