Atty. William J. Nowicki

Atty. William J. Nowicki

William J. Nowicki, Esq. is an Associate Attorney for Axelrod & Associates, P.A. who primarily handles Criminal and Personal Injury matters.

Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About William J. Nowicki at a glance

William J. Nowicki is an Associate based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, practicing at Axelrod & Associates, P.A.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2001) and South Carolina (2002). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Tennessee (B.A. English, 1997). Active member of North Carolina Bar Association, 2001 to present South Carolina Bar Association, 2002 to present York County Bar Association, 2016 to present. Serands clients in Myrtle Beach, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Nowicki, Esq. is an Associate Attorney for Axelrod & Associates, P.A. who primarily handles Criminal and Personal Injury matters
  • Mr. Nowicki has been practicing law since 2001 and is licensed in both South Carolina and North Carolina
  • Mr. Nowicki is in our Rock Hill, South Carolina Office located at 331 E. Main Street, Suite 200
  • Mr. Nowicki was born and raised just outside of Buffalo, New York
  • He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature with a minor in Political Science
  • Mr. Nowicki earned his Juris Doctorate at the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating with honors, cum laude in 2001
  • During his studies at the University of Tennessee, Mr. Nowicki participated in the study abroad program and studied a semester at the University of Swansea, Wales, with his studies focusing on Welsh Literature
  • He also participated in the work abroad program, and worked for the law firm of Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue in London, England
  • In 2001, Mr. Nowicki began his law career in Private Practice in Lancaster, South Carolina, practicing in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Employment Law, Probate, Wills and Estates
  • Mr. Nowicki then worked as an Assistant Solicitor in the Sixth Judicial Circuit under former Solicitor, Doug Barfield, and prosecuted numerous criminal cases
  • After leaving the Solicitor's Office, Mr. Nowicki went to work as an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixth Judicial Circuit under Mike Lifsey, the Circuit Public Defender, and defended numerous cases in court, including Driving Under the Influence, Domestic Violence, Drug cases, Armed Robbery, Burglary, etc
  • Mr. Nowicki is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, as well as a member of the York County Bar Association
  • He is an active member in his community as he has participated in career day and other events at Erwin Elementary in Lancaster, South Carolina
  • He has presented seminars on Wills and Estates in local churches
  • He is actively involved with ROAR Sports in Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • Past Employment Positions • Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue • Sixth Judicial Circuit under former Solicitor, Doug Barfield, Assistant Solicitor • Sixth Judicial Circuit under Mike Lifsey, the Circuit Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender Pro Bono Activities • Volunteer, Erwin Elementary

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Nowicki's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Nowicki 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.

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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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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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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 Myrtle Beach 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 J. Nowicki

Where is William J. Nowicki's law office located?
William J. Nowicki's law practice is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The firm is Axelrod & Associates, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Nowicki handle?
William J. Nowicki focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William J. Nowicki practiced law?
William J. Nowicki has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did William J. Nowicki go to law school?
William J. Nowicki earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. English, 1997).
How can I contact William J. Nowicki for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 2001
B.A. English
University of Tennessee
- 1997

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2001
South Carolina
Admitted: 2002

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