William F. Barnes, III
Partner

Phone: 803-943-4529
Fax: 803-205-2066
Email: wbarnes@barneslawfirmsc.com

William is an experienced personal injury litigator who exclusively represents individuals that have sustained significant injuries or lost a loved one.

William has handled cases in over 30 of South Carolina’s 46 counties, and has represented clients in jury trials and appellate courts, helping individuals recover millions of dollars.

Recognitions and Affiliations

  • Listed in South Carolina for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff by Super Lawyers® (2023-2026)
  • Listed in South Carolina as a Rising Star in the Personal Injury General: Plaintiff practice area by Super Lawyers® (2014-2019).
  • Author of the Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorists chapters of The Law of Automobile Insurance in South Carolina, 7th Ed., published by the South Carolina Bar.
  • Barnes Law Firm named Hampton County Business of the Year (2022) by the Hampton County Chamber of Commerce
  • South Carolina Association for Justice, Board of Governors representative for the 14th Judicial Circuit (2018-2025)

Giving back to his hometown is important to William.

  • Hampton County Chamber of Commerce, Vice President
    Hampton County Planning Commission, Member (2009-2012)
  • Lowcountry Community Action Agency, Board Member
  • Hampton County Assistance Fund, past Chairman

Bar Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Education

  • Charleston School of Law (J.D., 2009)
  • Charleston Law Review
    Student Trial Lawyers Association, President
  • Clemson University (B.A., 2006)
    Economics
  • Wade Hampton High School, 2002