Atty. William R. Harbison

Atty. William R. Harbison

William R. Harbison is a lawyer practicing communications / media, insurance, lawsuits / disputes and 6 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (843) 733-0155 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William R. Harbison at a glance

William R. Harbison is a Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1991). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1990) and Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R. Harbison is a lawyer practicing communications / media, insurance, lawsuits / disputes and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Harbison's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William R. Harbison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William R. Harbison is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Product Liability

William R. Harbison is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William R. Harbison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Harbison

Where is William R. Harbison's law office located?
William R. Harbison's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Harbison handle?
William R. Harbison focuses on employment, business, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William R. Harbison practiced law?
William R. Harbison has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William R. Harbison go to law school?
William R. Harbison earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William R. Harbison for a consultation?
You can contact William R. Harbison 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 R. Harbison received?
William R. Harbison's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1990
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1991

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