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About James E. Knight, Jr. at a glance
James E. Knight, Jr. is a Special Counsel based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of the South (B.A. Psychology, 1995). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Knight, Jr. is a lawyer practicing construction / development, environmental, local government and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1995, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Charleston, SC
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James E. Knight, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Knight, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 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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