Atty. James D. Floyd
James D. Floyd is a passionate advocate for individuals and families who have been injured through no fault of their own.
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About James D. Floyd at a glance
James D. Floyd is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina, practforg at Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, PC. They haand 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2013). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2012). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James D. Floyd is a passionate advocate for individuals and families who have been injured through no fault of their own
- A lifelong South Carolinian, James was born and raised in Florence and takes pride in serving the communities across his home state
- He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law
- He is licensed to practice in all South Carolina state courts as well as the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
- James began his legal career at a law firm with offices in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury and workersโ compensation cases
- He eventually returned to his wifeโs hometown of Columbia, South Carolina where he worked for a well-respected defense firm primarily handling insurance defense matters
- There, he gained valuable experience defending personal injury claims,
- In 2023, James made the decision to return to what he finds most fulfilling โ standing up for the injured
- Drawing on his background in defense, he now uses his experience, compassion and commitment to build strong, strategic cases for the people he represents
- Outside of the office, James enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughter, and son at the beach or on the boat with their Boykin Spaniel
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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