Atty. William M. Connelly

Atty. William M. Connelly

Mr. William M.

North Charleston North Charleston 65 yrs experience 65 year
Call (854) 253-2159 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William M. Connelly at a glance

William M. Connelly is a Member based in North Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Blanton Law Firm. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1961) and South Carolina (1997). Educated at University of Alabama (M.A.S. University, 1976) and University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1961). Active member of Retired Member. Serands clients in North Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William M. Connelly is a lawyer practicing administrative, civil practice, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from University of Alabama in 1976, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • William practices at Blanton Law Firm in North Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Connelly's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William M. Connelly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in South Carolina →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 North 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 M. Connelly

Where is William M. Connelly's law office located?
William M. Connelly's law practice is located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Blanton Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Connelly handle?
William M. Connelly focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William M. Connelly practiced law?
William M. Connelly has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did William M. Connelly go to law school?
William M. Connelly earned their education at (M.A.S. University, 1976); (J.D., 1961).
How can I contact William M. Connelly for a consultation?
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Education

M.A.S. University
University of Alabama
- 1976
J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1961

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1961
South Carolina
Admitted: 1997

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