James K. "Jim" Kuyk
About James K. Kuyk
James K. Kuyk is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. James K. Kuyk is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Grant & Kuyk PC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MBA, graduated 1990, Emory University, LL.M, graduated 1984, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, graduated 1980, and Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Charleston, SC
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