Atty. James E. McDonald
James E. McDonald is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law.
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About James E. McDonald at a glance
James E. McDonald is an Of Counsel based in Greenwood, South Carolina, practicing at McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Their practice focuses on estate planning, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1950). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1950) and Davidson College (A.B. Harvard, 1948). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greenwood County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Greenwood, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. McDonald is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1948, and has been licensed for 76 years
- James practices at McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC in Greenwood, SC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. McDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James E. McDonald is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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. McDonald is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James E. McDonald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James E. McDonald is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Greenwood 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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