Atty. Joseph E. Major

Atty. Joseph E. Major

Mr. Joseph E.

Greenville Greenville 64 Years Experience 64 year

Profile Summary

About Joseph E. Major at a glance

Joseph E. Major is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1962). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (LL.B., 1962) and University of South Carolina (A.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joseph E. Major is a lawyer practicing corporate litigation, insurance defense, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a A.B. degree from University of South Carolina in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Joseph practices in Greenville, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph E. Major's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph E. Major handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Joseph E. Major is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →

Personal Injury

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.

Joseph E. Major is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Joseph E. Major is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Class Action

Joseph E. Major is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in South Carolina →

Product Liability

Joseph E. Major is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Greenville 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.

Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Greenville or all attorneys in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph E. Major

Where is Joseph E. Major's law office located?
Joseph E. Major's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph E. Major handle?
Joseph E. Major focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Joseph E. Major practiced law?
Joseph E. Major has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Joseph E. Major go to law school?
Joseph E. Major earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (A.B., 1959).
How can I contact Joseph E. Major for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph E. Major 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 Joseph E. Major received?
Joseph E. Major's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1962
A.B.
University of South Carolina
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1962

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