William Hugh McAngus
The Carolina Law Group • West Columbia, SC
Wrongful DeathPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(803) 769-4639
Address
824 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169, US
Professional
About
William Hugh McAngus is a seasoned attorney at The Carolina Law Group, based in West Columbia, South Carolina, bringing over fifteen years of litigation expertise to the firm. With a dedicated focus on trucking accidents, defective and dangerous products, and personal injury cases, Hugh has built a reputation for advocating fiercely on behalf of clients who have endured life-altering events. His compassionate approach allows him to guide clients through some of their most challenging times while relentlessly pursuing just outcomes. A proud alumnus of the University of South Carolina, Hugh graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts in 2001, followed by his Juris Doctorate, also magna cum laude, in 2006. His commitment to the legal profession extends beyond the courtroom; he has served as Past President of the South Carolina Association for Justice and was an active member of the Revitalization Board of the American Association for Justice. Transitioning to The Carolina Law Group from a prominent Midlands firm, Hugh sees this move as an opportunity to merge his extensive experience in complex civil litigation with the firm’s expansive reach across South Carolina. “Their footprint in the state combined with my experience positions us to be a legal powerhouse in South Carolina and beyond,” he states. Operating primarily out of the Columbia office, which opened in April 2021, Hugh is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to those affected by trucking accidents and product-related injuries. His unwavering dedication to his clients and the pursuit of justice makes him a formidable ally in the legal landscape of the Carolinas.
About Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. They seek compensation for the devastating loss. Common matters include fatal accidents, medical negligence deaths, workplace fatalities, product liability deaths.
Credentials
Education
2006 University of South Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001 University of South Carolina BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2016 AAJ TLG Journal of Trucking Litigation Sometimes What is Best in Life is Free: Using Publicly Available Records to Establish Corporate Negligence and Punitive Damages 2010 South Carolina Associatino for Justice Bulletin Protective Orders and Confidentiality AGreements: Yet Another Opportunity for Negotiation
Associations
2017 - Present South Carolina Association for Justice President 2013 - Present Southern Trial Lawyers Association Member 2012 - Present American Association for Justice Board of Governors 2012 - Present American Association for Justice, Leaders Forum 2007 - Present North Carolina State Bar Member
Speaking
2016 Lunch With Lawyers Podcast Tractor Trailer Accidents 2014 Jazz Fest Seminar Sideswipe, LaneChange, Underride Cases 2014 Auto Torts Seminar First Impressions Aren’t Always What They Seem: Overcoming an Adverse MAIT Report 2013 Seminar SMART Act and Medicare Reimbursement 2013 Convention Wise Guys Don’t Snitch, But: -- Confronting Confidentiality Agreements
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Updated: Sep 24, 2026