How much does it cost to hire William for a consumer 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 consumer attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.

How long do consumer cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple consumer 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 Mount Pleasant?

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 consumer 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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William Taylor Carpentier Lacy, Consumer Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, General, and Litigation · 3.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Senior CounselatMotley Rice Llc

Mount Pleasant, SC

Practicing consumer in Mount Pleasant since 2006.

20+: Years practicing
3.0 ★: 1 client review
1: Bar admission

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William Taylor Carpentier Lacy is a senior counsel based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Consumer, General, and Litigation. William has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Mount Pleasant, SC
Experience: over 20 years
Known for: Consumer · General · Litigation

Handles Consumer, General, and Litigation matters from Mount Pleasant, SC.
Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

Areas of practice

William's practice areas in Mount Pleasant

William concentrates on consumer, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Consumer cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

William takes consumer matters in Mount Pleasant, 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.

General cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

William takes general matters in Mount Pleasant, 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.

Litigation cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

William takes litigation matters in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

William takes personal injury matters in Mount Pleasant, 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

William Taylor Carpentier Lacy, consumer attorney serving Mount Pleasant

Taylor Lacy focuses his practice on catastrophic injury, and products liability litigation against diverse corporate defendants.

Taylor litigates for victims harmed by defective consumer products, hazardous substances, fires and premises liability incidents, catastrophic motorcycle, automotive and trucking collisions, as well as occupational accidents involving industrial equipment and chemical exposure. His practice also includes representing people who developed non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and allege the glyphosate in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup caused their cancer. Taylor previously served on the team that secured a jury verdict against SAR Automation, L.P., for $8.8 million for the wrongful death of a Boeing worker who fell at work and left behind a widow and two small children. He also has significant experience helping victims recover losses incurred from environmental disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Taylor is a member of the American Public Health Association and presented at their 2019 annual convention in Philadelphia. In 2020, he became a member of the South Carolina Bar Association’s Practice and Procedure Committee. As a member of that committee, he focuses on improving the operation of the judicial system as well as studies and makes recommendations regarding the rules and law pertaining to practice and procedure.

As a law student, Taylor served as student research editor of the A.B.A. Real Property, Trust & Probate Journal, received multiple CALI awards and was inducted into the Order of the Wig and Robe. He studied comparative law and history at University College, Oxford and the University of Virginia, and transnational dispute resolution at Gray's Inn in London. Taylor was a research assistant and student editor for Carolina Distinguished Professor of Law David G. Owen, assisting with the final preparations of Professor Owen's Products Liability Law treatise.

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How William handles consumer matters

Taylor Lacy focuses his practice on catastrophic injury, and products liability litigation against diverse corporate defendants. Taylor litigates for victims harmed by defective consumer products, hazardous substances, fires and premises liability incidents, catastrophic motorcycle, automotive and trucking collisions, as well as occupational accidents involving industrial equipment and chemical…

The kind of cases William takes

William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, general, and litigation matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where William studied and practices

University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 2006
University of Virginia
B.A. · 2003

Jurisdictions

William's state bar admissions

SC U.S. Court of App
2006 · ACTIVE

William studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of Virginia.

Law school and academic background

William completed J.D. in University of South Carolina School of Law and B.A. in University of Virginia. 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

William's legal honors and published work

William has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

William's professional memberships and bar associations

Associations American Association for Justice American Bar Association South Carolina Association for Justice South Carolina Bar Association, Practice and Procedure Committee 2020-2021 Charleston County Bar Association
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Locations

William Taylor Carpentier Lacy's office in Mount Pleasant

William's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Motley Rice Llc

28 Bridgeside Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Client feedback

Client reviews of William Taylor Carpentier Lacy — 3.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of William. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing consumer attorneys in Mount Pleasant.

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Hiring guide

How to hire William Taylor Carpentier Lacy — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new consumer 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 consumer attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer 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 consumer practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer 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 consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about William Taylor Carpentier Lacy

How much does it cost to hire William for a consumer 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 consumer attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple consumer 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 Mount Pleasant?
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 consumer 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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Areas served

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