Atty. William C. Keels

Atty. William C. Keels

Mr. William C.

Chester Chester 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William C. Keels at a glance

William C. Keels is a Member based in Chester, South Carolina, practicing at Strickland and Keels, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1973). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Wofford College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chester County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar (Member, Sixth Judicial Circuit Delegate, 1982-1988) South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chester, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William C. Keels is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1965, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Strickland and Keels, P.A. in Chester, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Keels's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Probate

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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 C. Keels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William C. Keels is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Chester 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. Keels

Where is William C. Keels's law office located?
William C. Keels's law practice is located in Chester, South Carolina. The firm is Strickland and Keels, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Keels handle?
William C. Keels focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William C. Keels practiced law?
William C. Keels has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William C. Keels go to law school?
William C. Keels earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact William C. Keels for a consultation?
You can contact William C. Keels 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. Keels received?
William C. Keels's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
Wofford College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1973

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