William Harding Latham
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP • Columbia, SC
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Contact
Email
Phone
(864) 387-3854
Address
Po Box 11070, Columbia, SC, 29211-1070, US
Professional
About
William Harding Latham is an accomplished Equity Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, based in Columbia. With over 23 years of legal experience, Bill has established himself as a technology-savvy trial lawyer, adept at navigating the complexities of various litigation arenas. His practice primarily focuses on insurance law, where he represents clients in multifaceted business disputes, franchise and distribution matters, advertising cases, and consumer class action litigation across the nation. Bill's expertise encompasses several key areas, including Class Action Defense, where he handles multi-district litigation (MDL), economic injury claims, RICO issues, unfair trade practices, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and product liability cases. He also specializes in Dealer, Distributor, and Franchise litigation, with a particular emphasis on serving automobile and truck manufacturers as well as franchisors. Additionally, Bill is well-versed in complex commercial litigation and false advertising disputes, including those related to the Lanham Act and NAD challenges. Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, Bill holds the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest level of professional excellence. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and a certified mediator and arbitrator through the South Carolina Supreme Court Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. A thought leader in the field, Bill frequently speaks and writes on topics related to class action developments, data security, and the intersection of law and technology. He has been sharing his insights through his blog since 2010, further solidifying his reputation as a knowledgeable and innovative legal professional.
About Insurance Law
Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.
Credentials
Education
1992 University of North Carolina School of Law JD Honors 1985 University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill BS
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Certified Arbitrator, SC Supreme Court Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification 2014 Certified Mediator, SC Supreme Court Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification 2014 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2002 Scarborough Probono Award, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Publications
2015 NMRS FCC News Business Implications of FCC's Omnibus TCPA Declaratory Ruling FCC 15-72 2014 hytechlawyer.com Does Your Data Breach Insurance Policy Measure UP? 2014 Hytechlawyer.com The Hytech Lawyer Blog 2014 hytechlawyer.com Supreme Court Lowers Bar for CAFA Jurisdiction 2014 The Hytech Lawyer Blog Does Your Data Breach Insurance Policy Measure Up?
Associations
2014 - Present SC Supreme Court Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification Certified Mediator 2013 - Present International Association of Privacy Professionals CIPP/US 2013 - Present American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section Member 1999 - Present Martindale Hubbell Rated AV 1997 - Present American Bar Association, Business Law Section Member
Speaking
2014 ABA Tech Show 2014 Can a Tablet Replace Your Laptop? 2014 ABA Tech Show 2014 Tips From Two Tech Savvy Litigators 2013 2011 Solo and Small Firm CLE and Annual Meeting Using the iPad in Litigation
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Updated: May 25, 2026