Atty. William Alton Maxey

Atty. William Alton Maxey

Will Maxey is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death cases. An Horry County native and lifelong South Carolinian, Will graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in English Literature and earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Greenville Greenville 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About William Alton Maxey at a glance

William Alton Maxey is a Partner based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Maxey McFarland Law Firm. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2014), South Carolina (2014), and United States District Court, District of South Carolina (2017). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2014) and Clemson University (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Will Maxey is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death cases
  • An Horry County native and lifelong South Carolinian, Will graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in English Literature and earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law
  • While in law school, Will knew that he wanted to represent injured people against insurance companies and corporations, and he served as the president of the student chapter of the South Carolina Association for Justice, an organization of plaintiff’s attorneys in South Carolina dedicated to defending individuals’ rights to a civil trial by jury and to ensuring fairness in our state’s civil justice system

Practice Areas Explained

William Alton Maxey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Alton Maxey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Alton Maxey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Alton Maxey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Greenville 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 William Alton Maxey

Where is William Alton Maxey's law office located?
William Alton Maxey's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Maxey McFarland Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Alton Maxey handle?
William Alton Maxey focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William Alton Maxey practiced law?
William Alton Maxey has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did William Alton Maxey go to law school?
William Alton Maxey earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2011).
How can I contact William Alton Maxey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2014
B.A.
Clemson University
- 2011

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2014
South Carolina
Admitted: 2014
United States District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2017

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