Atty. William S. Derrick

Atty. William S. Derrick

Mr. William S.

Marion Marion 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About William S. Derrick at a glance

William S. Derrick is a Member based in Marion, South Carolina, practicing at William S. Derrick. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1964) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1964). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (LL.B., 1964) and Wofford College (A.B., 1961). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Marion, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William S. Derrick is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, tort liability and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Wofford College in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • William practices at William S. Derrick in Marion, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William S. Derrick's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William S. Derrick is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Marion 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 S. Derrick

Where is William S. Derrick's law office located?
William S. Derrick's law practice is located in Marion, South Carolina. The firm is William S. Derrick. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. Derrick handle?
William S. Derrick focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William S. Derrick practiced law?
William S. Derrick has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did William S. Derrick go to law school?
William S. Derrick earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact William S. Derrick for a consultation?
You can contact William S. Derrick 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 S. Derrick received?
William S. Derrick's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1964
A.B.
Wofford College
- 1961

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1964

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