James M. Shoemaker, Jr., Of Counsel
Jim Shoemaker's practice focuses on corporate and securities law with an emphasis on representing publicly traded companies. He is a former member of the board of directors of three public companies. Together with other members of the firm, he advises corporate clients on the full range of corporate activities engaged in by privately and publicly held companies.
Professional Background
| 1965-Present |
Wyche, P.A. |
| 1958–62 |
Foreign Service Officer, Department of State |
Educational Background
| 1965, LL.B |
University of Virginia School of Law, Virginia Law Review, Board of Editors, 1963–65, Lyle Moot Court Competition Winner, 1965; Phi Alpha Delta |
| 1955, A.B. |
University of Virginia |
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Member of the Greenville County Bar
- Member of the South Carolina Bar
- Member of the Federalist Society
Bar and Court Admissions
Representative Community Activities
- Former Member, South Carolina State Retirement Systems Panel
- Former President, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Former President, Greenville Urban League
- Former Chairman, Board of Regents of Leadership Greenville
- Former President, Greenville Chamber of Commerce
- Former Chairman, Greenville Civil Service Commission
- Former Member, Greenville City Council
- Former President, Family and Children's Service
- Former Director, Greenville Museum Association
- Director, Greenville Symphony Association
- Member, Board of Advisors, University Center of Greenville,
- Chairman, Greenville Water Commission
Awards and Honors
- Listed in Best Lawyers In America, 1995-Present
- Listed in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Business Lawyers, 2003-Present
Government Service
- Commissioned Officer, United States Marine Corps, 1955–58
- Major, United States Marine Corps Reserve (Ret.), 1958–62
- Foreign Service Officer to the United States Department of State, 1962–65