James Christopher Sproat
also known as Jim
About James
Biography
James Christopher Sproat (Jim) is an attorney with Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC. Mr. Sproat received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2011. While at the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Sproat served as both the Student Bar Association President and the Managing Editor of the Immigration and Nationality Law Review. He was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 2011, after working with both the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the South Carolina Court of Appeals during school.
Sproat honed his advocacy skills during his time practicing primarily Construction Law and Business litigation before shifting his focus to Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation that he continues to practice today.
When Sproat is not working, he is generally spending time with his wife, playing golf or in the middle of a river fishing for trout.
Honors, Awards & Memberships:
2011 Recipient of the ALI/ALJ Award for Leadership
South Carolina Association for Justice
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Serves on the Board of Governors for SCAJ
Injured Workers’ Advocates
American Inns of Court
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 14 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
12 Parkway Commons Way, Greer, SC, 29650
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
2801 Devine Street, St. 300, Columbia, SC, 29205
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
322 Lauren's Street NW, Aiken, SC, 29801
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
601 West Evans Street, Florence, SC, 29501
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Experience
Honors
2011
Leadership Award, ALI/ABA
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney, Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC
2022 - 2023
Attorney, Chappell Smith & Arden, P.A.
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, George Sink Injury Lawyers
2015 - 2022
Associate Attorney, Hawkins Law Firm
2011 - 2015
Associate, Player Law Firm LLC
2011 - 2011
Limited License Attorney, Commonwealth of Kentucky Prosecutor's Office
2010 - 2010
Staff Attorney Intern, South Carolina Court Of Appeals
2009 - 2010
Research Assistant, Dean Joseph Tomain
2009 - 2009
Summer Associate, US District Court. Southern District of Ohio
2008 - 2013
LSAT Teacher, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
Associations
2013 - Present
University of South Carolina Young Alumni BoardMember
2011 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
University of Cincinnati College of Law Alumni BoardMember
Education
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How do I get a wrongful eviction off of my credit report?
25 Jun 2014
In an accident, insurance saying I was inactive.
30 Mar 2014