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Atty. James S. Guignard

Atty. James S. Guignard

James S. Guignard is a lawyer practicing real property, trusts and estates, alternative dispute resolution.

Columbia Columbia 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (839) 213-5913 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James S. Guignard at a glance

James S. Guignard is a trusts, real estate, and adr attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1976), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of the South (B.A. French, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James S. Guignard is a lawyer practicing real property, trusts and estates, alternative dispute resolution
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1963, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Guignard's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James S. Guignard is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James S. Guignard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James S. Guignard is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 S. Guignard

Where is James S. Guignard's law office located?
James S. Guignard's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Guignard handle?
James S. Guignard focuses on trusts, real estate, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James S. Guignard practiced law?
James S. Guignard has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James S. Guignard go to law school?
James S. Guignard earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. French, 1963).
How can I contact James S. Guignard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James S. Guignard received?
James S. Guignard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1976
B.A. French
University of the South
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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