Atty. William E. Bird

Atty. William E. Bird

William E. Bird is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, subrogation, real estate and 4 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (843) 983-1181

Profile Summary

About William E. Bird at a glance

William E. Bird is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bird & Smith, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, family law, real estate, ssd, and poa. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1980), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Appalachian State University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Richland County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association and South Carolina Pro Bono Program Member. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William E. Bird is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, subrogation, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Appalachian State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Bird & Smith, P.A. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Bird's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William E. Bird is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

William E. Bird is one of 286,061 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 E. Bird is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Carolina →

Power of Attorney

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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 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 venue, 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 E. Bird

Where is William E. Bird's law office located?
William E. Bird's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Bird & Smith, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Bird handle?
William E. Bird focuses on formation, family law, real estate, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William E. Bird practiced law?
William E. Bird has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William E. Bird go to law school?
William E. Bird earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William E. Bird for a consultation?
You can contact William E. Bird 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 E. Bird received?
William E. Bird's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Appalachian State University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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