Atty. James Paul Porter

Atty. James Paul Porter

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Columbia Columbia 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About James Paul Porter at a glance

James Paul Porter is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2012). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Presbyterian College (B.S. Political, 2009). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Practice Areas Explained

James Paul Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

James Paul Porter is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in South Carolina →

Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

James Paul Porter is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in South Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Paul Porter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Paul Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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.

Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Columbia or all attorneys in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Paul Porter

Where is James Paul Porter's law office located?
James Paul Porter's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Cromer Babb & Porter, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Paul Porter handle?
James Paul Porter focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Paul Porter practiced law?
James Paul Porter has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
What languages does James Paul Porter speak?
James Paul Porter provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did James Paul Porter go to law school?
James Paul Porter earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S. Political, 2009).
How can I contact James Paul Porter for a consultation?
You can contact James Paul Porter 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.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2012
B.S. Political
Presbyterian College
- 2009

Languages

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2012

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