Atty. William U. Gunn
Billy Gunn is recognized as one of South Carolina's pre-eminent trial lawyers and has been for a number of years. After public school in Spartanburg County he graduated from The Citadel and then served in the United States Army , including one year as an automatic weapons platoon leader in the Republic of Vietnam.
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William U. Gunn is a Member based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, practicing at Holcombe Bomar, P.A.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1972). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1972) and The Citadel (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Spartanburg County and South Carolina Bar Associations American Bar Association. Serands clients in Spartanburg, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Billy Gunn is recognized as one of South Carolina's pre-eminent trial lawyers and has been for a number of years
- After public school in Spartanburg County he graduated from The Citadel and then served in the United States Army , including one year as an automatic weapons platoon leader in the Republic of Vietnam
- Thereafter, he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and served two years as Law Clerk to Honorable Robert F Chapman, United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
- In 1974 he joined Holcombe Bomar and has practiced with the firm continuously for over forty years.Billy has maintained an active civil litigation practice throughout his career
- He has tried literally hundreds of wide-ranging cases to conclusion in state and federal courts across South Carolina
- Likewise, he has accumulated over thirty reported decisions published by the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.In recognition of his work as a trial lawyer, Billy was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1992 and was State Chair from 1998-2000
- He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.Currently, Billy's practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, product liability, and governmental defense in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina
- Likewise, he calls upon his vast experience as a trial lawyer in serving as a certified mediator in state and federal court.Billy is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and lives in Spartanburg with his wife, Sarah
- When not engaged in the practice of law, Billy enjoys fitness, golf and spending time with Sarah, his four children, and their families at Edisto Beach
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
William U. Gunn 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 U. Gunn is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William U. Gunn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
William U. Gunn is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William U. Gunn 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 Spartanburg 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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