Atty. James Eric Cavanaugh

Atty. James Eric Cavanaugh

Eric is a founding member and partner at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC. Prior to opening Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Eric worked for over 5 years at a recognized defense firm where he focused...

Columbia Columbia 15 Years Experience 15 year
Call (803) 769-3393

Profile Summary

About James Eric Cavanaugh at a glance

James Eric Cavanaugh is a Founding Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2011). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2011). Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Eric is a founding member and partner at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC. Prior to opening Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Eric worked for over 5 years at a recognized defense firm where he focused
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Practice Areas Explained

James Eric Cavanaugh's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

James Eric Cavanaugh is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →

Personal Injury

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 Eric Cavanaugh is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Eric Cavanaugh is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 venue, 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 Eric Cavanaugh

Where is James Eric Cavanaugh's law office located?
James Eric Cavanaugh's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Eric Cavanaugh handle?
James Eric Cavanaugh focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Eric Cavanaugh practiced law?
James Eric Cavanaugh has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Eric Cavanaugh go to law school?
James Eric Cavanaugh earned their education at (J.D., 2011).
How can I contact James Eric Cavanaugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2011

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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