Atty. James G. Carpenter

Atty. James G. Carpenter

James G. Carpenter is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, appellate practice, public interest litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Greenville Greenville 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James G. Carpenter at a glance

James G. Carpenter is a Managing Partner based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at The Carpenter Law Firm, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1985) and North Carolina (1986). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1984) and Bob Jones University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Greenville County Bar Association South Carolina Bar North Carolina State Bar Christian Legal Society Federalist Society. Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James G. Carpenter is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, appellate practice, public interest litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Bob Jones University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at The Carpenter Law Firm, P.C. in Greenville, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James G. Carpenter's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James G. Carpenter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James G. Carpenter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Greenville 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 G. Carpenter

Where is James G. Carpenter's law office located?
James G. Carpenter's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is The Carpenter Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James G. Carpenter handle?
James G. Carpenter focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James G. Carpenter practiced law?
James G. Carpenter has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James G. Carpenter go to law school?
James G. Carpenter earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James G. Carpenter for a consultation?
You can contact James G. Carpenter 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 G. Carpenter received?
James G. Carpenter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1984
B.A.
Bob Jones University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1985
North Carolina
Admitted: 1986

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