Atty. James William Ellis

Atty. James William Ellis

James William Ellis is a lawyer practicing communications / media, employment / labor, litigation. James has been licensed for 42 years.

Bluffton Bluffton 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Ellis at a glance

James William Ellis is a employment, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Bluffton, South Carolina. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1984) and North Carolina (1995). Serands clients in Bluffton, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James William Ellis is a lawyer practicing communications / media, employment / labor, litigation
  • James has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Bluffton, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James William Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Ellis 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James William Ellis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Bluffton 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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Where is James William Ellis's law office located?
James William Ellis's law practice is located in Bluffton, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Ellis handle?
James William Ellis focuses on employment, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James William Ellis practiced law?
James William Ellis has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
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Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1984
North Carolina
Admitted: 1995

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