Atty. William L. Runyon, Jr.

Atty. William L. Runyon, Jr.

Mr. William L.

Charleston Charleston 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (843) 666-6681 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William L. Runyon, Jr. at a glance

William L. Runyon, Jr. is a contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1967), U.S. Tax Court (1969), Fourth and Fifth Circuit, Court of Appeals (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1967) and College of Charleston (B.S., 1965). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William L. Runyon, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from College of Charleston in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Runyon, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

William L. Runyon, Jr. is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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.

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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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Family Law

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

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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 L. Runyon, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Charleston 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. Runyon, Jr.

Where is William L. Runyon, Jr.'s law office located?
William L. Runyon, Jr.'s law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Runyon, Jr. handle?
William L. Runyon, Jr. focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William L. Runyon, Jr. practiced law?
William L. Runyon, Jr. has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William L. Runyon, Jr. go to law school?
William L. Runyon, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact William L. Runyon, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Runyon, Jr. 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.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1967
B.S.
College of Charleston
- 1965

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1969
Fourth and Fifth Circuit, Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971

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