Atty. James R. Courie

Atty. James R. Courie

James R. Courie is a lawyer practicing administrative law, legislative law, employment law and 1 other area of law.

Columbia Columbia 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Courie at a glance

James R. Courie is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Francis Marion College (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Courie is a lawyer practicing administrative law, legislative law, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Francis Marion College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Courie's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James R. Courie is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James R. Courie 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 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 R. Courie

Where is James R. Courie's law office located?
James R. Courie's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Courie handle?
James R. Courie focuses on employment, workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James R. Courie practiced law?
James R. Courie has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James R. Courie go to law school?
James R. Courie earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact James R. Courie for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Courie 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 R. Courie received?
James R. Courie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Francis Marion College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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