Atty. William Ceth Land

Atty. William Ceth Land

William Ceth Land has maintained a busy-and extremely diverse-practice since 1997, when he got his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law and returned to his hometown of Manning to join the firm founded by his father, John C. Land III.

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Profile Summary

About William Ceth Land at a glance

William Ceth Land is an Associate based in Manning, South Carolina, practicing at Land Parker Welch LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1997). Educated at College of Charleston (B.A., 1994) and University of South Carolina (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Manning, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William Ceth Land has maintained a busy-and extremely diverse-practice since 1997, when he got his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law and returned to his hometown of Manning to join the firm founded by his father, John C. Land III
  • His practice includes personal injury, workers compensation, family law, criminal defense, and probate-“I truly enjoy having a broad general practice, it gives me the opportunity to assist clients with different legal issues and enhances the client-attorney relationship.” Along the way, Ceth has notched a number of sizeable wins for people who have come in that door seeking his expertise
  • In 2007, a Sumter County jury returned a verdict of $1.5 million in a motor vehicle case, Burke v
  • Brady, in which his client suffered a serious back injury
  • Other notable cases include Ardis v
  • Combined Ins
  • Co., in which the South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in 2008 that an employee who died in a hotel fire while on a business trip was covered by Workers’ Compensation
  • and South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. v
  • Courtney, in which the South Carolina Supreme Court in 2002 affirmed an appellate court ruling that an estranged spouse cannot cancel the underinsured motorist coverage for the other spouse without the insurance company’s notifying the affected spouse
  • Ceth is known as a strong advocate for his clients, but he also has a reputation for maintaining pleasant professionalism in the courtroom. “With a jury, I try to be personable and bring out the facts that will help them understand the case,” he says. “I try to bring it to a level they’ll comprehend and not confuse them.” Ceth describes his day-to-day approach to the practice of law in similar fashion. “I try to provide whatever our clients need,” he says. “My theory is: Cradle to grave for the client.”

Practice Areas Explained

William Ceth Land's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Real Estate Law

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William Ceth Land is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Ceth Land is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Carolina →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Manning 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 Ceth Land

Where is William Ceth Land's law office located?
William Ceth Land's law practice is located in Manning, South Carolina. The firm is Land Parker Welch LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ceth Land handle?
William Ceth Land focuses on criminal defense, real estate, ssd, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William Ceth Land practiced law?
William Ceth Land has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Ceth Land go to law school?
William Ceth Land earned their education at (B.A., 1994); (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact William Ceth Land for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Ceth Land received?
William Ceth Land's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A.
College of Charleston
- 1994
J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1997

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