Atty. William E. Phillips

Atty. William E. Phillips

Mr. William E.

Anderson Anderson 35 Years Experience 35 year

Profile Summary

About William E. Phillips at a glance

William E. Phillips is a divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Anderson, South Carolina. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1991). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Anderson, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William E. Phillips is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, domestic relations law, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices in Anderson, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Phillips 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.

William E. Phillips is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Carolina →

Probate

William E. Phillips is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →

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 E. Phillips is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

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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Family Law

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

William E. Phillips is one of 167,063 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 Anderson 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. Phillips

Where is William E. Phillips's law office located?
William E. Phillips's law practice is located in Anderson, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Phillips handle?
William E. Phillips focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William E. Phillips practiced law?
William E. Phillips has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William E. Phillips go to law school?
William E. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William E. Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1987

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1991

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