Atty. James H. Lengel

Atty. James H. Lengel

James H. Lengel is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law.

Columbia Columbia 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About James H. Lengel at a glance

James H. Lengel is a employment and litigation attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1976), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D. Yale, 1975) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H. Lengel is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law
  • James H. received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James H. practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Lengel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James H. Lengel 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 H. Lengel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

James H. Lengel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 H. Lengel

Where is James H. Lengel's law office located?
James H. Lengel's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Lengel handle?
James H. Lengel focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James H. Lengel practiced law?
James H. Lengel has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James H. Lengel go to law school?
James H. Lengel earned their education at (J.D. Yale, 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James H. Lengel for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. Yale
University of South Carolina
- 1975
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1972

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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