Atty. James Y. Becker

Atty. James Y. Becker

James Y. Becker is a lawyer practicing real estate, intellectual property, business litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James Y. Becker at a glance

James Y. Becker is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Princeton University (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Y. Becker is a lawyer practicing real estate, intellectual property, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. in Columbia, SC

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 →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Y. Becker is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Y. Becker handle?
James Y. Becker focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James Y. Becker practiced law?
James Y. Becker has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James Y. Becker go to law school?
James Y. Becker earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1981).
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: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1992
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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