Atty. James Howard Scott

Atty. James Howard Scott

James Howard Scott is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, personal injury, commercial litigation. James received a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Ravenel Ravenel 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (843) 983-1181

Profile Summary

About James Howard Scott at a glance

James Howard Scott is a personal injury, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Ravenel, South Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985), Virginia (1986), and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1984) and North Carolina State University (B.S. North, 1973). Serves clients in Ravenel, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Howard Scott is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, personal injury, commercial litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Ravenel, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Scott's Areas of Practice

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Howard Scott is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Construction Law

James Howard Scott is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

James Howard Scott is one of 409,070 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 Ravenel 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 Howard Scott

Where is James Howard Scott's law office located?
James Howard Scott's law practice is located in Ravenel, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Scott handle?
James Howard Scott focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Howard Scott practiced law?
James Howard Scott has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Howard Scott go to law school?
James Howard Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. North, 1973).
How can I contact James Howard Scott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1984
B.S. North
North Carolina State University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1985
Virginia
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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