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William U. "Billy" Gunn, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Spartanburg, South Carolina

focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Spartanburg, SC

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Spartanburg.

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William U. "Billy" Gunn is an attorney based in Spartanburg, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Based in
Spartanburg, SOUTH CAROLINA
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attorney
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Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Spartanburg, SOUTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Greenville) (2014).

About William U. "Billy" Gunn: William U. "Billy" Gunn is an attorney based in Spartanburg, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Legal matters William takes on

William concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Spartanburg, South Carolina

William takes medical malpractice matters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Spartanburg, South Carolina

William takes personal injury matters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Spartanburg, South Carolina

William takes product liability matters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet William U. "Billy" Gunn — medical malpractice lawyer in Spartanburg

William U. "Billy" Gunn is an attorney based in Spartanburg, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Billy Gunn is recognized as one of South Carolina’s pre-eminent trial lawyers and has been for a number of years. After public school in Spartanburg County he graduated from The Citadel and then served in the United States Army, including one year as an automatic weapons platoon leader in the Republic of Vietnam. Thereafter, he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and served two years as Law Clerk to Honorable Robert F Chapman, United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina. In 1974 he joined Holcombe Bomar and has practiced with the firm continuously for over forty years.

Billy has maintained an active civil litigation practice throughout his career. He has tried literally hundreds of wide-ranging cases to conclusion in state and federal courts across South Carolina. Likewise, he has accumulated over thirty reported decisions published by the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the South Carolina Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

In recognition of his work as a trial lawyer, Billy was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1992 and was State Chair from 1998-2000. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Currently, Billy’s practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, product liability, and governmental defense in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. Likewise, he calls upon his vast experience as a trial lawyer in serving as a certified mediator in state and federal court.

Representative Reported Cases:

  • Mitchem v. Fiske-Carter Const. Co., 278 S.C. 180, 181, 293 S.E.2d 701, 701 (1982).
    • Macmurphy v. S. Carolina Dep't of Highways & Pub. Transp., 295 S.C. 49, 50, 367 S.E.2d 150, 151 (1988).
      • Allen E. by Cheek v. Spartanburg Cnty. Dep't of Soc. Servs., 849 F.2d 604 (4th Cir. 1988).
        • Hansen v. DHL Labs., Inc., 316 S.C. 505, 507, 450 S.E.2d 624, 625 (Ct. App. 1994) cert. granted, decision aff'd, 319 S.C. 79, 459 S.E.2d 850 (1995).
          • Sims v. Amisub of S. Carolina, Inc., 408 S.C. 202, 205, 758 S.E.2d 187, 189 (Ct. App. 2014), reh'g denied (May 19, 2014), cert. granted (Nov. 19, 2014).

    Working with William on a medical malpractice matter

    Billy Gunn is recognized as one of South Carolina’s pre-eminent trial lawyers and has been for a number of years. After public school in Spartanburg County he graduated from The Citadel and then served in the United States Army, including one year as an automatic weapons platoon leader in the Republic of Vietnam. Thereafter, he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and served…

    Clients William works with

    William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in Spartanburg and the surrounding South Carolina area.

    Credentials

    Education, bar admissions, and languages

    • The University of South Carolina School of Law

      J.D. · 1972

    Jurisdictions

    William's state bar admissions

    • South Carolina, Sout

      ACTIVE

    • South Carolina, Unit

      ACTIVE

    • South Carolina, Unit

      ACTIVE

    William studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law.

    Law school and academic background

    William completed J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

    Recognition

    Recognition and thought leadership

    William has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

    • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Greenville)

      2014

    • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Greenville)

      2012

    • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law (Greenville)

      2010

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

      2026

    Legal awards and honors

    Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Greenville) (2014). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Greenville) (2012). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law (Greenville) (2010). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).

    Locations

    William U. "Billy" Gunn's office in Spartanburg

    William's primary office is at 101 West Saint John Street, Suite 200, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

    Main office

    101 West Saint John Street, Suite 200

    Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306

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    Hiring guide

    How to hire William U. "Billy" Gunn — what to expect in your first consultation

    Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

    Consultation formats and pricing

    William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office.

    What to bring to your first meeting

    Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

    Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Spartanburg, South Carolina

    A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

    Fees & payment

    Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for William

    William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

    Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

    Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

    Payment methods and payment plans

    William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

    Frequently asked

    Frequently asked questions about William U. "Billy" Gunn

    • How much does it cost to hire William for a medical malpractice case?

      Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

    • Does William offer a free consultation?

      William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.

    • How long do medical malpractice cases in South Carolina typically take?

      Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

    • Can William take my case if I'm outside Spartanburg?

      William is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

    • What should I bring to my first meeting with William?

      Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

    • Is William accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

      William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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