Atty. James R. Porter
James R. Porter is a lawyer practicing defense litigation.
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About James R. Porter at a glance
James R. Porter is a Member based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Wood & Warder, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1999). Educated at University of South Carolina, Columbia (J.D., 1999) and University of South Carolina, Columbia (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Porter is a lawyer practicing defense litigation
- James R. received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina, Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James R. practices at Wood & Warder, LLC in Charleston, SC
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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 Charleston 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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