James M. Whalen

James M. Whalen is a partner at Whalen Montalvo, LLC, a law firm based in Greenville, South Carolina.23 He grew up in Greenville and attended Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was an NCAA Scholar-Athlete for the soccer program.3 Whalen completed his law degree at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was on the mock trial team and an editor for the Journal of Law and Education.3

After law school, Whalen served as a judicial law clerk for Senior Judge Robert H. Hodges, Jr. on the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C.3 He then worked as a prosecutor at the 13th Circuit Solicitor's office, focusing on DUI and DUAC cases.3 Whalen has extensive experience in criminal law, having handled cases ranging from simple assaults to murder, in various state court levels.3

In addition to his criminal law experience, Whalen has worked in civil litigation on both defense and plaintiff sides.3 He is also a member of the Irish Legal 100 and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal profession.3

Whalen's legal expertise includes:

1. Criminal defense
2. DUI defense
3. Personal injury
4. Civil litigation
5. Residential real estate closings13

At Whalen Montalvo, LLC, James M. Whalen and his team focus on providing advocacy, service, and results for their clients in various legal matters.2