William M. O'Neil

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William M. O'Neil: Attorney with Hood Law Firm, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Bill O’Neil received a B. A. from Vanderbilt University and a J. D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Bill focuses his practice on construction litigation, commercial litigation, general liability coverage matters, products liability, employment law and premises liability. Prior to attending law school, Bill worked for nine years in project management for local electrical contractors in new construction and renovation of residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. Within this field, Bill supervised projects with residential builders, commercial enterprises and municipal, state and federal governments.

Bill is admitted to the South Carolina State Bar and the US District Court for the District of South Carolina. He is a member of the Charleston County Bar Association, the SC Bar Association, the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association and the Defense Research Institute. Bill has an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Ratings by Martindale-Hubbell®.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Construction Law
  • Employment Law
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1993
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, South Carolina
Memberships:
Charleston County Bar Association; South Carolina Bar; South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association.
ISLN:
919256864

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (27 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/07/13 in General Practice

    Excellent attorney to work with and against

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/04/13 in Torts

    I had the pleasure of working on a case in which Bill was defending a codefendant. He was civil towards all counsel while simultaneously providing excellent representation to his client - His good judgment was apparent as he made difficult decisions.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/04/13 in Construction Law

    I have litigated against Bill for seven years. Bill is very methodical, well prepared and always does a good job for his clients. As a lawyer that has only been out of law school for about 7 years now, he commands the respect from fellow members of t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 03/04/13 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/27/13 in Construction Defects

    Mr. O'Neil is a lawyer who I have handled several cases with and whose consistent approach and detailed preparation allow him to provide great service and defense to his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/22/13 in Construction Defects

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/15/13 in Construction Law

    I have known Mr. O'Neil since we were in law school together. He is intelligent; he has a strong work ethic; and he is a person of moral integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/15/13 in Civil Litigation

    smart courteous hard working

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/11/13 in Defense Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/08/13 in Construction Litigation

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