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James E. Smith, Jr., P.A. is a boutique civil litigation and counselling firm. The firm accepts selected matters where its experience in business, government, injury, property, military, and entertainment law is a strong fit for the client's needs.

Licensed inSouth CarolinaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaNew York

The Firm's Practice

Sophisticated Representation. Selective Caseload.

The firm maintains a focused caseload so that each client receives the direct attention of an experienced attorney. James E. Smith Jr. brings more than 30 years of legal experience, 22 years of legislative service, and a distinguished military record to every matter he handles.

CommercialBusiness & Commercial LitigationRepresentation in commercial disputes, contract matters, business-to-business claims, collections, ownership disputes, and complex civil litigation before state and federal courts.

GovernmentGovernment, Municipal & Administrative LawRepresentation involving local government, public entities, administrative agencies, regulatory matters, public-law issues, and government-related disputes — informed by 22 years of legislative experience.

InjuryPersonal Injury & Medical MalpracticeRepresentation in serious personal-injury matters, medical negligence, catastrophic injury, and other significant tort claims, including product liability and wrongful death.

PropertyReal Estate, Development & Property DisputesRepresentation in real-estate disputes, development matters, land-use and zoning issues, condemnation and inverse-condemnation matters, and property-related litigation.

EmploymentEmployment & Professional MattersRepresentation in employment disputes, executive and professional matters, restrictive-covenant issues, and related civil claims.

MilitaryMilitary & Veterans LawSelected representation in military, veterans-benefits, service-related, and veteran-focused matters — handled by a Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard.

EntertainmentEntertainment & Media LawSelected representation in entertainment, publishing, production, intellectual-property, and media-related matters.

CivilSelected Complex Civil MattersOther substantial civil matters accepted selectively, including class actions, Defense Base Act claims, and matters where the firm's depth of experience is a strong fit.

"Every client deserves the same level of dedication — whether the matter is large or small."

James E. Smith Jr., Esq.

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