Atty. William Griffin Starnes

Atty. William Griffin Starnes

Mr. William Griffin Starnes is a lawyer practicing probate and estate planning, residential real estate, tort law and 3 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 10 yrs experience 10 year
Call (839) 238-7338 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Griffin Starnes at a glance

William Griffin Starnes is an Attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on car accidents, residential, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2016). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, 2015). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Griffin Starnes is a lawyer practicing probate and estate planning, residential real estate, tort law and 3 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 10 years
  • William practices at McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William Griffin Starnes's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Griffin Starnes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Residential Real Estate

William Griffin Starnes is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in South Carolina →

Probate

William Griffin Starnes is one of 128,014 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 Griffin Starnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William Griffin Starnes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 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 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 Griffin Starnes

Where is William Griffin Starnes's law office located?
William Griffin Starnes's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Griffin Starnes handle?
William Griffin Starnes focuses on car accidents, residential, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William Griffin Starnes practiced law?
William Griffin Starnes has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did William Griffin Starnes go to law school?
William Griffin Starnes earned their education at (JD, 2015).
How can I contact William Griffin Starnes for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2015

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2016

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