Atty. James L. McCutchen

Atty. James L. McCutchen

Mr. James L.

Lexington Lexington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. McCutchen at a glance

James L. McCutchen is a Member based in Lexington, South Carolina, practicing at McCutchen McLean, LLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2011). Educated at Charleston School of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 2011). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Lexington, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James L. McCutchen is a lawyer practicing estate and probate law, tax, government law and 5 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at McCutchen McLean, LLC in Lexington, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James L. McCutchen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Probate

James L. McCutchen is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James L. McCutchen is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James L. McCutchen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James L. McCutchen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Lexington 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 L. McCutchen

Where is James L. McCutchen's law office located?
James L. McCutchen's law practice is located in Lexington, South Carolina. The firm is McCutchen McLean, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. McCutchen handle?
James L. McCutchen focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James L. McCutchen practiced law?
James L. McCutchen has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James L. McCutchen go to law school?
James L. McCutchen earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 2011).
How can I contact James L. McCutchen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James L. McCutchen received?
James L. McCutchen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
Charleston School of Law
- 2011

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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