William Smith

William L. “Bill” Smith, II is a founding partner of Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC. He concentrates his practice in workers’ compensation and mediation. Bill graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1984. In his years of practice, he has handled thousands of cases for injured workers. He uses his knowledge and experience in workers’ compensation to pursue justice, obtain the compensation and improve conditions for workers

University of South Carolina School of Law

J.D. (1984)

1984

University of South Carolina

1984

Limestone College

B.A.

1981

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Founding Partner

Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC

2023 - Current

Founding Partner

Chappell, Smith & Arden

1993 - 2023

Certified Mediator

South Carolina

Recipient

Best Lawyers in America

AV Rated

Martindale Hubbell

Top Injured Workers’ Attorneys

Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group

Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group

Member

Current

Activities: Board of Directors / CLE Chair / Secretary / Executive Committee

South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association

Past Board Member & Officer

Current

Injured Workers’ Advocates

Member

Current

Activities: President(1999-2001), Sustaining Member and Serves on Legislative Committee.

South Carolina Association for Justice

Member

Current

Activities: Legislative Committee

Workers’ Compensation Section of the South Carolina Bar

Past Chairman

Current

Kids Chance of South Carolina

Past Board of Directors & Officer

Current

Governor’s Advisory Committee for Workers’ Compensation Laws

Current

Commission of Lawyer Conduct

Member

Current

Activities: Appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court

Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group

Treasurer

2017 - Current

College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Member

2017 - Current

Limestone College

Board of Trustees

2013 - Current

South Carolina State Bar  # 5226

Member

1984 - Current

South Carolina

Since 1984

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Since 2006

U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina

Since 1985

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