Atty. James B. Moore, Jr.

Atty. James B. Moore, Jr.

James B. Moore, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate development, estate planning and probate and 3 other areas of law.

Pawleys Island Pawleys Island 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. Moore, Jr. at a glance

James B. Moore, Jr. is a Shareholder based in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1966), District of Columbia (1969), U.S. Supreme Court (1970), and South Carolina (1973). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1981) and The Citadel (B.S. Business, 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pawleys Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James B. Moore, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate development, estate planning and probate and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from The Citadel in 1970, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Pawleys Island, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Moore, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James B. Moore, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →

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.

James B. Moore, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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. Moore, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

James B. Moore, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Commercial Real Estate

James B. Moore, Jr. is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 Pawleys Island 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. Moore, Jr.

Where is James B. Moore, Jr.'s law office located?
James B. Moore, Jr.'s law practice is located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The firm is Burr & Forman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Moore, Jr. handle?
James B. Moore, Jr. focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James B. Moore, Jr. practiced law?
James B. Moore, Jr. has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James B. Moore, Jr. go to law school?
James B. Moore, Jr. earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1981); (B.S. Business, 1970).
How can I contact James B. Moore, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Moore, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James B. Moore, Jr. received?
James B. Moore, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 1981
B.S. Business
The Citadel
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1966
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970
South Carolina
Admitted: 1973

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