Av. James Y. Becker

Av. James Y. Becker

Jamie Becker is an experienced financial services litigator and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office. His practice focuses on complex business litigation in areas such as business and consumer financial services, business contracts, automobile sales and marketing, commercial and consumer real estate transactions, and real estate development.

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Profile Summary

About James Y. Becker at a glance

James Y. Becker is a business, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Jamie Becker is an experienced financial services litigator and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office
  • His practice focuses on complex business litigation in areas such as business and consumer financial services, business contracts, automobile sales and marketing, commercial and consumer real estate transactions, and real estate development

Practice Areas Explained

James Y. Becker's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Y. Becker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James Y. Becker is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Y. Becker

Where is James Y. Becker's law office located?
James Y. Becker's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Y. Becker handle?
James Y. Becker focuses on business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did James Y. Becker go to law school?
James Y. Becker earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact James Y. Becker for a consultation?
You can contact James Y. Becker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Y. Becker received?
James Y. Becker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Eğitim

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1992

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Finance
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance, Columbia (SC)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance, Columbia (SC)
- 2022

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