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William James Lalima
also known as Bill LaLima
About William
Biography
I am a seasoned attorney with proven oral advocacy and trial skills, extensive deposition and medical malpractice litigation experience; I have a passion for learning and helping people.
I grew up in Summerville, SC. My father was a police officer in Charleston, SC for over 30 years. I was the first in my family to get a college degree, so I know what it is like to live in a “regular” American household.
I graduated Cum Laude from USC where I majored in Theater and Speech and obtained a Cognate in Criminal Justice. I was active in USC Theater productions and was a nationally ranked member of the USC Debate Team. In 1992 I was the South Eastern Regional college debate champion. Oral arguments and public speaking are what I have trained to do.
One of the things I love most about the law is the opportunity to learn new things. I have learned physics for car accidents, metallurgical analysis for products liability cases, all manner of medical and surgical information for medical malpractice and personal injury cases. I love learning new things, and I love to help people. As a lawyer, I am blessed to be able to do both. I look forward to meeting you and helping you through your situation.
Best regards,
Bill LaLima
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 28 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006
Location
Lalima Law Firm
1635 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC, 29169
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William James Lalima's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lifesaver
Attourney Lalima is super effective at getting the best results for your case. He knows the ins and outs of the legal system, and his ability to use strategy help give his client's a better advantage in their case. I could not be happier with the effort and time he spent on my case, and the outcome s...
Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2014
Great guy, really great attorney
Bill is really easy to talk to. He listens to what I have to say and he helped me understand my case better. He doesn't have that "I'm better than you" attitude that most lawyers have. And he's really smart. He also did a really great job in court. He totally knows his stuff! Also his staff is...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2014
Great guy. Easy to talk to.
Insurance company offered me $500.00 bill got me MUCH more. He was honest (even sent me an extra 160.00 after negotiating with my doctor!
William James Lalima's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill Lalima is a colleague and my friend. We have had some cases together on opposite sides. He practices law in the best traditions of the legal profession and though he will fight like hell for his client, he is does so with integrity, and respect for the rule of law and for the Court."
Joseph Catalano
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.
Interim Suspension issued in SC, 2006
updated on 08/02/2014Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
William’s comment:
“I suffered a serious medical problem in 2005 & 2006. When going inactive to focus on my treatment, the bar could not get in touch with me and placed me on "interim suspension". After responding to their investigation, the suspension was lifted. I was not disciplined. I have made a full recovery and am healthy and delighted to be practicing law full time again!”
Honors
2017
"Best of Columbia", Free Times
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, LaLima Law Firm, llc
Associations
2012 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Past Success Does NOT guarantee future success!
Settled
Education
1997
University of South Carolina School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2014
South Carolina Bar - CLE
Advanced Trial Techniques In Auto Accident Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My employer owes me money. What options/steps are there for recovery?
26 Jun 2019
Q&A
How does an insurance company determine liability for an accident after the fr 10 and fr 310 form were provided?
23 Jun 2019
Q&A
What does "costs of court are assessed against the party incurring same." mean on a civil case that was dismissed?
22 Feb 2014