Atty. James M. Miles

Atty. James M. Miles

James M. Miles is a lawyer practicing state and federal regulatory law, labor and employment, environmental law.

Columbia Columbia 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Miles at a glance

James M. Miles is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Law Offices of Jim Miles. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on employment and environmental. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1969), South Carolina (1970), and District of Columbia (1983). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1970) and Duke University (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section Co-Chairman: OSHA Subcommittee and Nominating Committee, 1980-1981) Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. Miles is a lawyer practicing state and federal regulatory law, labor and employment, environmental law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of Jim Miles in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Miles's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James M. Miles is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 M. Miles

Where is James M. Miles's law office located?
James M. Miles's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Law Offices of Jim Miles. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Miles handle?
James M. Miles focuses on employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James M. Miles practiced law?
James M. Miles has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James M. Miles go to law school?
James M. Miles earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact James M. Miles for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Miles directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M. Miles received?
James M. Miles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1970
A.B.
Duke University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1969
South Carolina
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1983

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