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About James G. Kennedy at a glance
James G. Kennedy is a Managing Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1989) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1990). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1989) and Clemson University (B.S. Financial, 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Charleston County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar (Member, Pro Bono Program) South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James G. Kennedy is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →
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 G. Kennedy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
James G. Kennedy is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
James G. Kennedy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James G. Kennedy is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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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