Atty. William O. Sweeny III
William O. Sweeny III is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, insurance defense and 7 other areas of law.
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William O. Sweeny III is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ip, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1970) and U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S (1972). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1970) and Colgate University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County and American. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William O. Sweeny III is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, insurance defense and 7 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- William practices in Columbia, SC
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William O. Sweeny III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William O. Sweeny III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
William O. Sweeny III is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →
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 O. Sweeny III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William O. Sweeny III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in South Carolina →
William O. Sweeny III is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
William O. Sweeny III is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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