James W. Orr

Background

Orr, James W. was born in 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Education

Furman University (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Clemson University (Master of Science, 1969). University of South Carolina (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1975).

Career

Worked at Bowers Orr & Dougall, Limited liability partnership (Columbia, South Carolina) specializing in Environmental, Toxic Torts, Aviation, Product Liability. Admitted to the bar, 1975, South Carolina and United States. District Court, District of South Carolina.

1977, United States.

Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. 1979, United States. Supreme Court. 1990, United States. District Court, Western District of Tennessee.

Member, Wig & Robe.

Survey Editor, South Carolina Law Review, 1974. Speaker, Judicial Continuing legal education Programs. Member: Richland County and American Bar Associations.

South Carolina Bar (Council Member, Insurance, Negligence and Workers Compensation Section, 1977-1979.

Editorial Board, South Carolina Handbook on Appellate Practice, 1985. Chairman, Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section, 1994).

South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association.

Achievements

• James W. Orr has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Wig & Robe. Survey Editor, South Carolina Law Review, 1974. Speaker, Judicial Continuing legal education Programs. Member: Richland County and American Bar Associations.

South Carolina Bar (Council Member, Insurance, Negligence and Workers Compensation Section, 1977-1979.

Editorial Board, South Carolina Handbook on Appellate Practice, 1985. Chairman, Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section, 1994).

South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association.