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About James W. Corley at a glance
James W. Corley is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at James W. Corley. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, dui/dwi, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1973), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1974). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James W. Corley is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, general practice and 17 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at James W. Corley in Columbia, SC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James W. Corley is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →
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James W. Corley is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in South Carolina →
James W. Corley is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in South Carolina →
James W. Corley is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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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