Atty. William L. Dennis

Atty. William L. Dennis

William L. Dennis is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and erisa, taxation, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

Greenville Greenville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Dennis at a glance

William L. Dennis is a Partner based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1977). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1977) and University of South Carolina (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William L. Dennis is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and erisa, taxation, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • William received a degree from New York University in 1977, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in Greenville, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Dennis's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William L. Dennis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William L. Dennis is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Greenville 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 L. Dennis

Where is William L. Dennis's law office located?
William L. Dennis's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Dennis handle?
William L. Dennis focuses on estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William L. Dennis practiced law?
William L. Dennis has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William L. Dennis go to law school?
William L. Dennis earned their education at (LL.M., 1977); (J.D., 1976).
How can I contact William L. Dennis for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Dennis 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 L. Dennis received?
William L. Dennis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1977
J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1977

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