Atty. James Sullivan
Jim Sullivan always knew he wanted to become an attorney, but didn’t take the direct route to get there. Instead, Jim taught English at James Island Charter High School for five years before attending law school.
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James Sullivan is a personal injury and construction attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Howser, Newman & Besley LLC. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jim Sullivan always knew he wanted to become an attorney, but didn’t take the direct route to get there
- Instead, Jim taught English at James Island Charter High School for five years before attending law school
- Upon graduation in 2008, Jim joined Howser, Newman, & Besley in their Charleston office
- Jim’s practice primarily involves cases involving construction defect litigation, personal injury defense, and complex insurance coverage issues such as bad faith claims
- Additionally, he is a certified mediator
- Jim credits much of his success as an attorney to his willingness to spend time combing for the small details that matter
- He is committed to the firm’s mission of efficient and effective representation without sacrificing quality and integrity
- While in law school, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the South Carolina Law Review, and authored the note, L-J, Inc. v
- Bituminous Fire & Marine Insurance Co.: A Comedy of ‘Occurrences,’ 58 S.C
- L. Rev. 533 (2007)
- Jim also serves on the Board of Directors for James Island Charter High School
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Sullivan is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
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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 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 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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