Atty. William R. Thomas

Atty. William R. Thomas

William R. Thomas is a lawyer practicing health care facility licensing, health care corporate law, health care privacy and 10 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About William R. Thomas at a glance

William R. Thomas is a Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1999). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1999) and Medical University of South Carolina (M.H.A. Washington, 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President-Elect, 2010 Executive Committee Treasurer and Former Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Division) American Health Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (Chair, Health Law Divison, Richland County Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William R. Thomas is a lawyer practicing health care facility licensing, health care corporate law, health care privacy and 10 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Medical University of South Carolina in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William R. Thomas is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in South Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William R. Thomas is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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. Thomas

Where is William R. Thomas's law office located?
William R. Thomas's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Thomas handle?
William R. Thomas focuses on contracts, business, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William R. Thomas practiced law?
William R. Thomas has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William R. Thomas go to law school?
William R. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (M.H.A. Washington, 1996).
How can I contact William R. Thomas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William R. Thomas received?
William R. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1999
M.H.A. Washington
Medical University of South Carolina
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

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

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