James D. "JD" Smith, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About James D. Smith, Jr.
James D. Smith, Jr. is a lawyer based in Mount Pleasant, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. James D. Smith, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC
Education: Samford University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
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