Atty. James B. Hood

Atty. James B. Hood

James B. “Jamie” Hood is a partner at the Hood Law Firm, LLC. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, including defense of products liability, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, admiralty, negligence, personal injury, construction litigation, medical malpractice and insurance coverage litigation.

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Profile Summary

About James B. Hood at a glance

James B. Hood is a Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Hood Law Firm, LLC. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1930) and South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2003). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D. Tulane, 2002) and University of the South (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James B. “Jamie” Hood is a partner at the Hood Law Firm, LLC. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, including defense of products liability, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, admiralty, negligence, personal injury, construction litigation, medical malpractice and insurance coverage litigation
  • Jamie has extensive trial experience in multiple jurisdictions, having litigated cases across South Carolina and in Florida, New York, Kentucky and Pennsylvania
  • Jamie graduated with a B.A. from the University of the South in 1999
  • He then earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2002
  • Upon completion of law school, Jamie earned his LL.M. in Admiralty from Tulane University School of Law, where he was awarded the Edward A. Dodd Jr. Award, graduating with the highest grade point average of his graduating class
  • Jamie joined the Hood Law Firm in 2003
  • Jamie is recognized by SC Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers USA

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Hood's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James B. Hood is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James B. Hood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Product Liability

James B. Hood is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

James B. Hood 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 Charleston 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 B. Hood

Where is James B. Hood's law office located?
James B. Hood's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Hood Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Hood handle?
James B. Hood focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did James B. Hood go to law school?
James B. Hood earned their education at (J.D. Tulane, 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact James B. Hood for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James B. Hood received?
James B. Hood's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Tulane
University of South Carolina
- 2002
B.A.
University of the South
- 1999

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1930
South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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