Atty. William P. Early

Atty. William P. Early

Law Clerk to the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Sr.

Charleston Charleston 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (843) 642-8553 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William P. Early at a glance

William P. Early is a Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1998), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1999), and Tennessee (2016). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1998) and The Citadel (B.S. Business, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Charleston County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar (Member, Young Lawyers Division) South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Law Clerk to the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Sr. Frequent lecturer on medical issues

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Early's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, 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.

William P. Early is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William P. Early is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 P. Early

Where is William P. Early's law office located?
William P. Early's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Early handle?
William P. Early focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William P. Early practiced law?
William P. Early has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William P. Early go to law school?
William P. Early earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Business, 1994).
How can I contact William P. Early for a consultation?
You can contact William P. Early 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 P. Early received?
William P. Early's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1998
B.S. Business
The Citadel
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1999
Tennessee
Admitted: 2016

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