About William
William Smith is a founding partner at Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC, a prominent law firm located at 2801 Devine Street, Suite 300, in Columbia, South Carolina. Since 1984, he has dedicated his legal career to practicing law in South Carolina, specializing specifically in workers' compensation cases. His experience in this field has positioned him as a advocate for injured workers throughout the state. In 1984, William earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. This achievement followed his undergraduate studies, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Limestone College in 1981.
His academic journey continued at the University of South Carolina, culminating in his law degree. During his time in law school, he worked by clerking for the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, which provided him with invaluable insights into the details of workers' compensation law. Most of William's caseload involves representing injured workers in their claims for compensation. He guides clients through the details of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation system, ensuring they understand each phase of the process. Cases typically progress from initial filing through hearings and settlement negotiations, and, when necessary, he handles appeals to the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.
His understanding of the system allows him to advocate for his clients’ rights and interests. Before founding Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega, LLC in 1993, William spent several years as an associate attorney at a Columbia-based firm. There, he focused on workers' compensation and personal injury cases, further honing his skills in these areas. Additionally, he served as a staff attorney for the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, where he gained extensive knowledge of workers' compensation law and procedures—experience that continues to inform his practice today. William is an active member of the South Carolina Bar, where he has served as the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Section.
His commitment to the field is also reflected in his membership in the South Carolina Association for Justice and the Injured Workers' Advocates. In recognition of his contributions to workers' compensation law, he was honored by the South Carolina Bar in 2020. Fluent in English and conversational Spanish, William is well-equipped to serve clients, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to justice for injured workers in South Carolina.
