James B. Robbins

James B. Robbins is an associate attorney in the Greenville office of Ogletree Deakins. His practice focuses on employment law, where represents clients in a wide range of employment-related matters. James has worked closely with clients in the construction, food production, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. In 2024, he was admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. James was born and raised in Greenville and has deep-rooted connections to the region.

Before joining the firm, James received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Philosophy from Clemson University.

Following his graduation from Clemson, James attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, and was a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe. While in law school, James was the recipient of the Ray R. Williams, Jr. Endowed Scholarship and received CALI awards in Eight Amendment Law and Litigation as well as FinTech Law, Financial Regulation & Policy.

During law school, James also served as the Vice President of the Jewish Law Student Association and worked as a Summer Associate for Ogletree’s Greenville office during the summer and as a law clerk during his third year in law school.