William Thomas Geddings Jr

William Thomas Geddings Jr

Personal Service and Excellent Results
  • Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Family Law ...
  • Georgia, South Carolina
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Biography

Born in Lake City, Florida. Lived in Florida and in Georgia before returning to the family home in Manning, South Carolina where I grew up.

Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1987)
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University of South Carolina - Columbia
B.S. (1985) | Accounting
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Professional Experience
Owner
Geddings Law Firm PA
Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Down and Dirty with Dirt Law: Practical Guidance for Non-Real Estate Attorneys
South Carolina Lawyer Magazine
Partition Actions in South Carolina
South Carolina Lawyers Magazine
Heirs Property: A Quagmire for the Unprepared
South Carolina Lawyers Magazine
Speaking Engagements
Ethical Leadership, Balfour Leadership Training Workshop, Bowling Green State University
Heirs Property, Quiet Title and Partition, South Carolina Lawyer Magazine
Certifications
Court Certified Mediator
South Carolina Supreme Court
Court Certified Arbitrator
South Carolina Supreme Court
Notary Public for South Carolina
South Carolina Government
Awards
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Sigma Chi Frternity
Designated as a Significant Sig by Sigma Chi Fraternity in 2021
Professional Associations
Sigma Chi Bar Association
Current
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Clarendon County Bar
President
- Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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South Carolina Bar  # 11300
Member
- Current
Activities: Served on Ethics Advisory Committee, Technology Committee, Professional Responsibility Committee,
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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South Carolina
South Carolina Bar
ID Number: 11300
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    There is a 5% surcharge to reimburse us for bank fees with the use of a credit card
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingency fees only apply to personal injury cases
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. How long does the doctor have to release your records to you after written authorization has been given
A: The answer can vary depending on what you mean by "doctor". The rule can differentiate between a doctor in private practice, a hospital, a medical clinic or other provider that are often lumped together as "doctor". The general rule is that they have a reasonable time. Reasonable can depend on the circumstances. During the pandemic "reasonable" meant a longer time than it did before the pandemic. A particular doctor's office could have staff out with COVID and thus have a little longer time than one that has a full staff. My personal rule of thumb is about 30 days. Most providers have contracted with an outside company to handle copying medical records and most of the time you will have to pay the costs of that copying. So although I have having to say that the time can vary, it is the best answer possible. ... Read More
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Geddings Law Firm
Contact & Map
Geddings Law Firm PA
20 S Brooks St
Manning, SC 29102
Telephone: (803) 435-4770
Fax: (864) 435-2841
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)