Atty. Wm. Howell Morrison

Atty. Wm. Howell Morrison

Howell Morrison is a shareholder and highly experienced litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office. Howell has represented clients in various LLC, partnership and corporate disputes, financial and banking litigation, defense of legal malpractice cases, environmental litigation, eminent domain battles, prosecution of insurance fraud and insurance coverage disputes.

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Profile Summary

About Wm. Howell Morrison at a glance

Wm. Howell Morrison is a business and litigation attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Charleston (SC) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Howell Morrison is a shareholder and highly experienced litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office
  • Howell has represented clients in various LLC, partnership and corporate disputes, financial and banking litigation, defense of legal malpractice cases, environmental litigation, eminent domain battles, prosecution of insurance fraud and insurance coverage disputes

Practice Areas Explained

Wm. Howell Morrison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wm. Howell Morrison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Wm. Howell Morrison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Wm. Howell Morrison 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 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 Wm. Howell Morrison

Where is Wm. Howell Morrison's law office located?
Wm. Howell Morrison's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wm. Howell Morrison handle?
Wm. Howell Morrison focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Wm. Howell Morrison go to law school?
Wm. Howell Morrison earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Wm. Howell Morrison for a consultation?
You can contact Wm. Howell Morrison 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 Wm. Howell Morrison received?
Wm. Howell Morrison's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Charleston (SC); Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1979

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Charleston (SC)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charleston (SC)
- 2022

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