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James L. McCutchen

McCutchen McLean, LLC • Lexington, SC
Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryProbateTax

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Contact

Email
james@scmaclaw.com
Phone
Address
106 East Main Street, Lexington, SC, 29072, US

Professional

About

James L. McCutchen is an accomplished attorney based in Lexington, South Carolina, with over a decade of experience specializing in Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate, and Tax law. A former attorney for the South Carolina Department of Revenue, James possesses a unique understanding of how taxation and regulatory frameworks impact individuals and businesses alike. He is dedicated to providing efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to his clients' needs in these complex areas of law. James earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of Charleston in 2006, where he excelled in mock trial competitions, receiving recognition as an All-Regional and All-National Best Attorney by the American Mock Trial Association. He then graduated cum laude from the Charleston School of Law in 2011, contributing to The Charleston Law Review and serving on the Moot Court Board. James further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 2014, where he was honored with the State and Local Tax Scholarship. Beyond his legal practice, James is actively involved in his community, serving as an attorney coach for the River Bluff High School mock trial team, which has achieved multiple accolades at the SC Bar High School State Mock Trial Competition. He and his wife, Allison, are proud parents to two sons and are committed to making a positive impact in Lexington County.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
2014 Georgetown University Law Center LL.M. (Master of Laws) 2011 Charleston School of Law J.D. 2006 College of Charleston B.A.

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Legal Elite of the Midlands 2019, Columbia Business Monthly
Associations
Lexington County Bar Association
Updated: Mar 21, 2026