Atty. James Andrew Byars

Atty. James Andrew Byars

James Andrew Byars is a lawyer practicing business disputes, employment & labor law, employee benefits litigation. James received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Columbia Columbia 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About James Andrew Byars at a glance

James Andrew Byars is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2010). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and The Citadel (B.A. Wake, 2007). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Andrew Byars is a lawyer practicing business disputes, employment & labor law, employee benefits litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Citadel in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James Andrew Byars's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James Andrew Byars is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Andrew Byars is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Andrew Byars

Where is James Andrew Byars's law office located?
James Andrew Byars's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Andrew Byars handle?
James Andrew Byars focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Andrew Byars practiced law?
James Andrew Byars has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Andrew Byars go to law school?
James Andrew Byars earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Wake, 2007).
How can I contact James Andrew Byars for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Andrew Byars received?
James Andrew Byars's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Wake
The Citadel
- 2007

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2010

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