Atty. William E. Durant, Jr.

Atty. William E. Durant, Jr.

Mr. William E.

Sumter Sumter 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William E. Durant, Jr. at a glance

William E. Durant, Jr. is a Member based in Sumter, South Carolina, practicing at Schwartz, McLeod, DuRant & Jordan. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1975), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1975), and U.S. Claims Court (1980). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Clemson University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sumter County Bar Association South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Sumter, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William E. Durant, Jr. is a lawyer practicing environmental, corporate, trial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Schwartz, McLeod, DuRant & Jordan in Sumter, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Durant, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Durant, Jr. 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William E. Durant, Jr. 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 E. Durant, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Sumter 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 E. Durant, Jr.

Where is William E. Durant, Jr.'s law office located?
William E. Durant, Jr.'s law practice is located in Sumter, South Carolina. The firm is Schwartz, McLeod, DuRant & Jordan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Durant, Jr. handle?
William E. Durant, Jr. focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William E. Durant, Jr. practiced law?
William E. Durant, Jr. has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William E. Durant, Jr. go to law school?
William E. Durant, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William E. Durant, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William E. Durant, Jr. received?
William E. Durant, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Clemson University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1980

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