Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Orangeburg, SC
Williams & Williams has been a cornerstone of legal advocacy in Orangeburg, South Carolina since 1936. Our firm was founded on the principle that every individual deserves access to high-quality legal representation, regardless of their circumstances. Over nearly a century, we've built a legacy of fighting relentlessly for clients' rights across personal injury, criminal defense, and civil litigation cases. Our attorneys combine decades of collective experience with a deeply personal approach, treating every client as part of our extended family. We maintain the highest ethical standards while providing transparent communication throughout each case. Beyond legal representation, we actively strengthen our community through initiatives like Habitat for Humanity partnerships and annual charity events.Our team includes nationally recognized attorneys with memberships in prestigious organizations like Super Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. We prepare every case for trial while seeking optimal settlements, leveraging our extensive courtroom experience to achieve favorable outcomes. Our commitment extends beyond legal matterswe've served as state senators, community leaders, and advocates for social justice. This enduring dedication to both legal excellence and community service continues to define our practice today.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
General Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We combine 85+ years of legal experience with personalized client care
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in state and national legal organizations
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every case
- Our team includes former state senators and public servants
- We've secured over $500 million in settlements and verdicts
What people say
Treated like family
Professionalism
Fast response
Best attorneys
Happy resolution
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in automobile, motorcycle, and trucking accidents. Our attorneys investigate every detail to prove liability and secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. We handle complex cases involving defective products, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care.
Criminal Defense
Our defense team protects clients facing DUI, drug possession, and other criminal charges in Orangeburg County. With decades of courtroom experience, we challenge evidence, protect constitutional rights, and negotiate favorable plea agreements when appropriate. We represent clients in both state and federal courts for misdemeanor and felony charges.
General Litigation
We handle complex civil disputes including breach of contract, probate litigation, and class action lawsuits. Our trial-ready approach ensures we're prepared for courtroom battles while seeking fair settlements. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes and construction litigation matters.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm pursues justice for patients harmed by medical negligence including surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. We work with medical experts to prove standard of care violations and secure compensation for ongoing treatment needs. We've recovered millions in verdicts against major healthcare providers.
Wrongful Death
We help families seek justice when loved ones die from negligence in tractor trailer crashes, nursing home abuse, or workplace accidents. Our compassionate approach combines aggressive litigation with support during probate proceedings. We've secured numerous multimillion-dollar settlements for grieving families.
People
David R. Williams
Attorney
AV-rated personal injury attorney with multiple national recognitions including Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. Specializes in automobile accidents and wrongful death cases. Graduated from University of South Carolina and Harvard University summer program.
Virginia W. Williams
Attorney
Recognized Super Lawyer focusing on medical malpractice and premises liability. Former Spanish interpreter and victims advocate. Summa cum laude graduate from University of South Carolina with dual degrees in History and Spanish.
C. Bradley Hutto
Attorney/Senator
State Senator and civil rights advocate with 40+ years legal experience. Recipient of South Carolina Young Lawyer of the Year Award. Practices DUI defense and consumer class actions while serving as Senate Minority Leader.
Russell A. Blanchard IV
Attorney
Criminal defense specialist and certified mediator. Served as Municipal Judge for Allendale. Focuses on automobile accidents and workers' compensation cases. Active in Haitian mission work and community development.
Skyler B. Hutto
Attorney
Former public defender with extensive trial experience. Handles constitutional claims and wrongful arrest cases. Recognized on South Carolina Pro Bono Honor Roll. Teaches legal studies at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
Questions
What types of cases does Williams & Williams handle?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, and civil litigation cases. Our attorneys have extensive experience in both state and federal courts.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us directly at (803) 534-5218 or through our website. Every consultation is conducted by an experienced attorney at no initial cost.
Do you handle cases outside Orangeburg County?
We accept civil cases statewide but limit criminal defense representation to Orangeburg County and immediate surrounding areas.
What payment methods do you accept?
We work on contingency for most personal injury cases and accept major credit cards for retainer fees in other matters.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Williams & Williams has provided legal services in South Carolina since 1936, maintaining a legacy of excellence for over 85 years.
Are your attorneys board certified?
Our attorneys hold multiple certifications including Super Lawyers recognition, American Board of Trial Advocates membership, and AV Martindale-Hubbell ratings.
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