Atty. William C. "Bill" Boyd

Atty. William C. "Bill" Boyd

Bill Boyd is an experienced corporate attorney and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office. Bill counsels clients on business strategies, manages complex transactions and has managed numerous mergers and acquisitions and large-scale industrial development projects.

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Profile Summary

About William C. "Bill" Boyd at a glance

William C. "Bill" Boyd is a business, real estate, and m&a attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Bill Boyd is an experienced corporate attorney and shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office
  • Bill counsels clients on business strategies, manages complex transactions and has managed numerous mergers and acquisitions and large-scale industrial development projects

Practice Areas Explained

William C. "Bill" Boyd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. "Bill" Boyd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

William C. "Bill" Boyd is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William C. "Bill" Boyd is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William C. "Bill" Boyd is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 William C. "Bill" Boyd

Where is William C. "Bill" Boyd's law office located?
William C. "Bill" Boyd's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. "Bill" Boyd handle?
William C. "Bill" Boyd focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did William C. "Bill" Boyd go to law school?
William C. "Bill" Boyd earned their education at (J.D., 1965).
How can I contact William C. "Bill" Boyd for a consultation?
You can contact William C. "Bill" Boyd 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 William C. "Bill" Boyd received?
William C. "Bill" Boyd's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Columbia (SC).

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1965

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Columbia (SC)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Columbia (SC)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Columbia (SC)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Columbia (SC)
- 2009

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