Atty. James E. McDonald

Atty. James E. McDonald

James E. McDonald is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law.

Greenwood Greenwood 76 yrs experience 76 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James E. McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. McDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

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

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

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. McDonald

Where is James E. McDonald's law office located?
James E. McDonald's law practice is located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The firm is McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. McDonald handle?
James E. McDonald focuses on estate planning, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James E. McDonald practiced law?
James E. McDonald has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
Where did James E. McDonald go to law school?
James E. McDonald earned their education at (LL.B., 1950); (A.B. Harvard, 1948).
How can I contact James E. McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact James E. McDonald 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 E. McDonald received?
James E. McDonald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1950
A.B. Harvard
Davidson College
- 1948

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1950

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