Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Orangeburg, SC
Williams & Williams has been a cornerstone of legal excellence in Orangeburg, South Carolina since 1936. Founded on the principle that everyone deserves high-quality legal representation, our firm has built a legacy of fighting relentlessly for clients' rights while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our team of nationally recognized attorneys brings decades of combined experience in civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury law, with a proven track record of securing significant settlements and verdicts. We distinguish ourselves through personalized client care, treating every individual as family while maintaining transparency throughout the legal process.As active community leaders, we demonstrate our commitment through initiatives like Habitat for Humanity partnerships, annual charity events, and educational support programs. Our attorneys' accoladesincluding Super Lawyers recognition, AV ratings, and memberships in prestigious legal organizationsreflect our unwavering dedication to excellence. With offices in both Orangeburg and Columbia, we combine local knowledge with statewide resources to deliver exceptional legal advocacy.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
General Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Trucking Accidents
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death
Class Action
Probate Litigation
DUI Defense
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of combined legal experience serving Orangeburg County
- Our attorneys hold multiple national recognitions including Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers
- We maintain a 24/7 client communication policy for case updates
- Our firm has secured over $300 million in client settlements and verdicts
- We combine courtroom excellence with personalized, family-like client treatment
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- AV rated
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Best Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Fast response time
Treated like family
Best around
Professionalism
Happy resolution
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in automobile, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. Our attorneys handle medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and slip-and-fall cases with proven negotiation skills and courtroom experience. We focus on recovering maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering while maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
Criminal Defense
Our defense team protects clients' rights in DUI, drug possession, and serious felony cases across Orangeburg County. We combine courtroom experience with strategic defense approaches, including evidence suppression and witness cross-examination. Our attorneys' deep understanding of local legal systems helps secure favorable outcomes through plea negotiations or jury trials while maintaining client confidentiality.
General Litigation
We handle complex civil disputes involving contracts, business conflicts, and insurance bad faith claims. Our practice includes probate litigation, construction disputes, and class action lawsuits. With decades of trial experience, we prepare every case for courtroom while pursuing settlement opportunities to minimize client costs and stress through efficient legal strategies.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate representation for families who've lost loved ones due to negligence or misconduct. Our attorneys handle trucking accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability cases resulting in fatal injuries. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages while supporting families through complex legal processes during difficult times.
Premises Liability
We advocate for clients injured due to unsafe property conditions including slip-and-fall accidents and negligent security failures. Our team investigates building code violations and property owner negligence to establish liability. We've secured multi-million dollar settlements for clients injured in commercial establishments while ensuring transparent case progress updates.
People
David R. Williams
Attorney
AV-rated personal injury attorney with Super Lawyers recognition. Specializes in automobile accidents and medical malpractice cases. Graduated from Wofford College and University of South Carolina School of Law. Holds multiple national legal awards including Best Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40.
Virginia W. Williams
Attorney
Super Lawyers-recognized civil litigation expert. Focuses on medical malpractice and product liability cases. Holds summa cum laude degrees from University of South Carolina. Active in community education initiatives and pro bono legal services while maintaining Litigation Counsel of America membership.
C. Bradley Hutto
Attorney/Senator
South Carolina Senate Minority Leader with 40+ years legal experience. Recognized in Best Lawyers for DUI defense. Combines legislative expertise with courtroom practice in criminal defense and civil litigation while maintaining active legislative advocacy for community interests.
Russell A. Blanchard IV
Attorney
Municipal Judge and certified mediator handling criminal defense and wrongful death cases. Graduated magna cum laude from University of South Carolina. Organized international humanitarian missions while maintaining active trial practice in automobile and workers' compensation cases.
Skyler B. Hutto
Attorney
Former public defender with extensive trial experience. Handles constitutional claims and wrongful imprisonment cases. Recognized in The State newspaper's 20 Under 40. Serves on South Carolina Association for Justice board while teaching legal studies at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
Questions
What areas of law does Williams & Williams specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, and premises liability cases.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 85+ years of local experience with national recognition and treat every client like family while maintaining 24/7 communication.
Do you handle cases outside Orangeburg?
Yes, we serve clients throughout South Carolina including Columbia, Barnwell, and Bamberg counties.
What are your payment options?
We work on contingency fees for most cases and offer flexible payment arrangements when applicable.
How long have you served the community?
Since 1936, we've been actively involved in Orangeburg through charity work, education support, and community events.
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