General Biography   
Jim is a native of Loris, South Carolina and a resident in the Myrtle Beach office. He has practiced along the “Grand Strand” since 1999. He maintains a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on defending construction, premises liability and other insurance related matters. Jim has extensive trial experience at all levels with claims involving motor vehicle tort litigation and other personal injury claims. Jim handles matters involving the representation of product manufacturers and designers in products liability cases. He also represents developers, contractors and owners in construction related disputes.

Bar Admissions   
South Carolina Bar

U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Education   
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1999

Clemson University, B.A., 1994

Professional/Civic Affiliations  
American Bar Association-TIPS and Litigation Sections

South Carolina Bar

Horry County Bar Association

South Carolina Defense Trial Attorney’s Association

Defense Research Institute

Speeches/Presentations/Awards    
Presented seminars to clients concerning Motor Vehicle Coverage and Litigation. Presentations on “Tort Reform in South Carolina” and its effect on the claims handling process.