William E. Phillips

William E. Phillips

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 34 years

Probate Lawyer at Anderson, SC
Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

1100 North Main Street, Anderson, SC

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

I represent clients in a wide range of Probate Court cases, including guardianships, conservatorships, estate planning and contested estates. I also prepare wills, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and living wills.

35 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorces can be complex cases, depending on whether or not the parties have children, the extent of their assets, the extent of their marital debts and the cause of the parties' separation (adultery, habitual drunkenness, physical cruelty, etc.).

25%
Family 25%

Family Court cases can range from contested divorces and child custody cases to adoptions, name changes, corrections of birth certificates, child support issues and a variety of other issues within the Family Court's jurisdiction.

35 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 34 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William E. Phillips

1100 North Main Street, Anderson, SC, 29621

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William E. Phillips's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by April | August 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

I used Mr. Phillips for my divorce. He was patient and listened to my needs and questions. He also took the time to help me understand the law. I would use him again and I have recommended him to friends.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not Forthcoming About Cost Or Length Of Case

I am currently being represented in a pretty complex divorce by Mr. Phillips he will make you promises he can't keep like you will get the house, my ex would be financially responsible for helping me, my ex would pay for my retainer/fees, and made it seem like it would only be a short time until my d...ivorce is final. None of which he made happen!

William Phillips

Replied last February 25, 2016

If this is an actual client, then none of the post is accurate, other than the fact that it may involve a pending divorce. Promises are never made to a client in a case. The possible outcomes in a case are always provided to a client, but no assertions concerning the final result of a case can be, or should be, given to a client. Assuming this was posted by an actual client, then that client must have failed to grasp the nature of the case and the difficulty of the case. If this client, assuming it is a client, has any concerns, then another attorney may be better suited to represent that person's interests in the case. Yet, no client has advised my office of any questions or concerns regarding the issues set forth in the post.

Posted by Amanda | September 02, 2015 | Child Custody

Very reassuring advice

Mr. Phillips' answer to my posted question made me feel so much better. I read the reviews that were posted about him, and it would be awesome if I could afford an attorney's services to have on call, because Mr. Phillips' sounds like the attorney I would choose to help me with matters regarding my ...ex-husband and custody issues. Thank you.

Posted by Mistie | July 20, 2015 | Adoption

Changed Our Life!

Mr. William Phillips is an exceptionally, knowledgable attorney to work with. He was easy to discuss the details of our case and answered all questions regarding my husband adopting my daughter. The process was very smooth, all of our paperwork was handled in a timely matter, and I would highly recom...mend Mr. Phillips to anyone needing help with a family court matter.

Posted by Kelly | April 23, 2015

William Phillips has been my attorney for over 10 years

William E. Phillips attorney at law has been a trusted law firm for my family and I for over ten years. Mr. Phillips is honest and forthcoming. I have referred other people to him over the years because it's very hard to find a good lawyer that can be trusted and is also affordable. If you need a law...yer who knows what their doing William E. Phillips is who you should call.

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William E. Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Frazier

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer and would recommended services to any client."

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Brittany Senerius

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Phillips is an exceptional attorney to work with. He continuously monitors current case law and is well informed about the most recent decisions affecting family court. Mr. Phillips is also pleasant to work with and cordial to his fellow attorneys."

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Karim Arzadi

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An insightful contributor here at Avvo, Mr. Phillips has been endorsed by adversaries which is a high compliment for any lawyer and indicates, to me, that he has earned the respect of his peers. I endorse Mr. Phillips."

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Rebecca Seibert

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Mr. Phillips."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Such a wonderful spirit and is truly dedicated to clients."

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Mary Goodwin

Probate lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

BALDWIN CO., GA. PROBATE COURT, EXPERT WITNESS

Work Experience

1992 - 2001

Associate attorney, Allen Law Firm

Associations

1991 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Education

1990

University of South Carolina School of Law

Publications

N/A

South Carolina Jurisprudence Coroners

Languages

English

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