Atty. James E. Chaffin, Jr.
James E. Chaffin, Jr. is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury.
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James E. Chaffin, Jr. is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1978). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1978) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Chaffin, Jr. is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury
- James E. received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James E. practices in Columbia, SC
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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 E. Chaffin, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James E. Chaffin, Jr. is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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 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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