Atty. Blake T. Williams

Atty. Blake T. Williams

Blake T. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Blake T. Williams at a glance

Blake T. Williams is a employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Blake T. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Blake T., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blake T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Blake T. Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Blake T. Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Blake T. Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Blake T. Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Blake T. Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Blake T. Williams is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Blake T. Williams

Where is Blake T. Williams's law office located?
Blake T. Williams's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Blake T. Williams handle?
Blake T. Williams focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Blake T. Williams go to law school?
Blake T. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
How can I contact Blake T. Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Blake T. Williams directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Blake T. Williams received?
Blake T. Williams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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