Atty. James David Smith, Jr.

Atty. James David Smith, Jr.

James David Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing business, employment & labor, business litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

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About James David Smith, Jr. at a glance

James David Smith, Jr. is a Member based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, practicing at McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1998) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1999). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. Cumberland, 1998) and College of Charleston (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Florence County Bar Association South Carolina Bar Charleston County Bar Association. Serands clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing business, employment & labor, business litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of Charleston in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC in Mount Pleasant, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James David Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David Smith, Jr. 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

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Civil Litigation

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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 Mount Pleasant 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 David Smith, Jr.

Where is James David Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
James David Smith, Jr.'s law practice is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The firm is McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Smith, Jr. handle?
James David Smith, Jr. focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James David Smith, Jr. practiced law?
James David Smith, Jr. has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James David Smith, Jr. go to law school?
James David Smith, Jr. earned their education at (J.D. Cumberland, 1998); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James David Smith, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact James David Smith, 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 David Smith, Jr. received?
James David Smith, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Cumberland
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1998
B.A.
College of Charleston
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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