Atty. James Otto Spence
Hon. James Otto Spence is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate litigation, eminent domain and 5 other areas of law.
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James Otto Spence is an Equity Ct. J. based in Lexington, South Carolina. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1984), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1989), and Supreme Court (1995). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Presbyterian College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lexington, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. James Otto Spence is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate litigation, eminent domain and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Presbyterian College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices in Lexington, SC
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James Otto Spence's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Otto Spence handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Otto Spence is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Otto Spence is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
James Otto Spence is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in South Carolina →
James Otto Spence is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Otto Spence 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 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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