William Starnes

William Starnes

Chappell Smith & Arden • Columbia, SC
Estate PlanningHealthcarePersonal InjuryProbate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(803) 887-0893
Address
2801 Devine Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, US

Professional

About

Will focuses his practice on Estate Planning and Personal Injury cases. He graduated from Wofford College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business-Economics. After graduating college, Will attended the University Of South Carolina School Of Law and obtained his law degree in 2015. Will represents individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and also works with clients to create and implement estate plans, which includes wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney and living wills. Practice Areas: · Personal Injury · Estate Planning · Probate Litigation Admitted to Practice · South Carolina 2016 Education: · University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D. 2015 o Phi Delta Phi o CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Media Law · Wofford College, B.A. Business Economics 2012 o Honor Council Professional Memberships, Awards, Accomplishments · Richland County Bar Association · South Carolina Bar o Young Lawyers Division · South Carolina Association for Justice

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
2015 University of South Carolina School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2012 Wofford College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A Excellence for the Future Award, CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Med
Publications
2017 Chappell Smith & Arden Newsletter What is Litigation
Associations
2016 - Present South Carolina Bar Member 2016 - Present South Carolina Association for Justice Member 2016 - Present Richland County Bar Association Member 2016 - Present South Carolina Bar, Young Lawyers Division Member
Speaking
2016 Lunch with Lawyers podcast Wills 2016 Free Legal Clinic Presenter Richland County Recreation Foundation
Updated: Mar 08, 2026