Atty. James Guy Kennedy

Atty. James Guy Kennedy

Mr. James Guy Kennedy is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Guy Kennedy at a glance

James Guy Kennedy is a medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1989). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, 1989) and University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 1989 (—). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Guy Kennedy is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1989, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James Guy Kennedy's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Guy Kennedy is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 Guy Kennedy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Guy Kennedy is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Guy Kennedy

Where is James Guy Kennedy's law office located?
James Guy Kennedy's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Guy Kennedy handle?
James Guy Kennedy focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Guy Kennedy practiced law?
James Guy Kennedy has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Guy Kennedy go to law school?
James Guy Kennedy earned their education at (JD, 1989); (—).
How can I contact James Guy Kennedy for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1989
University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 1989
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1989

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