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