Atty. James Patrick Chesser

Atty. James Patrick Chesser

James Patrick Chesser is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, intellectual property, immigration law. James received a B.A. degree from Trinity College, University of Cambridge, England in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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About James Patrick Chesser at a glance

James Patrick Chesser is a immigration, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1985). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1984) and Trinity College, University of Cambridge, England (B.A. Yale, 1978). Serves clients in Fountain Inn, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick Chesser is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, intellectual property, immigration law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Trinity College, University of Cambridge, England in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Fountain Inn, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Chesser's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James Patrick Chesser is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Fountain Inn 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 Patrick Chesser

Where is James Patrick Chesser's law office located?
James Patrick Chesser's law practice is located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Chesser handle?
James Patrick Chesser focuses on immigration, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Patrick Chesser practiced law?
James Patrick Chesser has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Patrick Chesser go to law school?
James Patrick Chesser earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Yale, 1978).
How can I contact James Patrick Chesser for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1984
B.A. Yale
Trinity College, University of Cambridge, England
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1985

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