William Neinast
Senior Associate
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
Will’s practice focuses on complex business and probate/fiduciary litigation, where he typically represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and corporations in high‑stakes matters that require sound judgment, discretion, planning, and execution.
Will is trial‑focused and prepares cases accordingly from the outset. He also resolves disputes through mediation and arbitration when doing so protects the client’s interests, preserves value, or...
Will’s practice focuses on complex business and probate/fiduciary litigation, where he typically represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and corporations in high‑stakes matters that require sound judgment, discretion, planning, and execution.
Will is trial‑focused and prepares cases accordingly from the outset. He also resolves disputes through mediation and arbitration when doing so protects the client’s interests, preserves value, or achieves a better outcome than prolonged litigation. He has litigated appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, South Carolina Court of Appeals, and South Carolina Supreme Court.
Before concentrating his practice on commercial and fiduciary disputes, Will built his litigation foundation in high‑exposure catastrophic personal injury litigation, including trucking and aviation accidents, and he brings the same discipline and drive to complex business and fiduciary disputes – particularly in protecting client interests, developing the record, and actively managing expert‑driven issues.
Clients value Will’s ability to translate complicated problems into practical options, particularly where business realities and family dynamics intersect. He works with clients across a range of industries and looks for creative, durable solutions, whether that means narrowing issues early, applying pressure through targeted motion practice, effective trial presentation, or pursuing creative resolution on terms that protect the client’s long‑term interests.
Will is also a frequent speaker on legal ethics and technology, including professional responsibility issues raised by modern legal tools and AI, and he serves in various ethics- and professional responsibility-related roles within the South Carolina Bar.
achieves a better outcome than prolonged litigation. He has litigated appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, South Carolina Court of Appeals, and South Carolina Supreme Court.
Before concentrating his practice on commercial and fiduciary disputes, Will built his litigation foundation in high‑exposure catastrophic personal injury litigation, including trucking and aviation accidents, and he brings the same discipline and drive to complex business and fiduciary disputes – particularly in protecting client interests, developing the record, and actively managing expert‑driven issues.
Clients value Will’s ability to translate complicated problems into practical options, particularly where business realities and family dynamics intersect. He works with clients across a range of industries and looks for creative, durable solutions, whether that means narrowing issues early, applying pressure through targeted motion practice, effective trial presentation, or pursuing creative resolution on terms that protect the client’s long‑term interests.
Will is also a frequent speaker on legal ethics and technology, including professional responsibility issues raised by modern legal tools and AI, and he serves in various ethics- and professional responsibility-related roles within the South Carolina Bar.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Won summary judgment for a defendant in a premises liability case alleging more than $1 million in damages.
- Litigated favorable resolution through mediation for large shipping company in a complex, high-profile case concerning claim for $3 million in medical damages alone from allegations of failure to comply with OSHA regulations on hazardous chemical storage.
- Won summary judgment for flight instructor and flight school defendants in a plane crash case.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Greenville, SC office of national law firm (2022–2023)
- Associate, Columbia, SC-based law firm (2019–2022)
- Law Clerk, South Carolina Attorney General’s Office (2018)
- Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina (2017)
Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
- Associate Editor-in-Chief, South Carolina Law Review
- American College of Trial Lawyers Lewis F. Powell Jr. Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
- D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Center on Professionalism Award
- Wake Forest University, BA
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Representative Matters
- Won summary judgment for a defendant in a premises liability case alleging more than $1 million in damages.
- Litigated favorable resolution through mediation for large shipping company in a complex, high-profile case concerning claim for $3 million in medical damages alone from allegations of failure to comply with OSHA regulations on hazardous chemical storage.
- Won summary judgment for flight instructor and flight school defendants in a plane crash case.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Greenville, SC office of national law firm (2022–2023)
- Associate, Columbia, SC-based law firm (2019–2022)
- Law Clerk, South Carolina Attorney General’s Office (2018)
- Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina (2017)
Media
Recognitions
- Greenville Business Magazine "Legal Elite of the Upstate"
- Civil Litigation (2024)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2025) - Business Litigation
Professional Activities
- Member, South Carolina Bar Committees on Professional Responsibility, Liability, and Ethics Advisory (2019–present)
- Coach, University of South Carolina School of Law Mock Trial Team (2019–present)
- Member and Government Relations Committee Co-Chair, South Carolina Bar Drone Law Task Force (2017–2019)
- Program Coordinator and Guide, Wake the Himalayas Service Project (2016–2018)
Will’s practice focuses on complex business and probate/fiduciary litigation, where he typically represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and corporations in high‑stakes matters that require sound judgment, discretion, planning, and execution.
Will is trial‑focused and prepares cases accordingly from the outset. He also resolves disputes through mediation and arbitration when doing so protects the client’s interests, preserves value, or... achieves a better outcome than prolonged litigation. He has litigated appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, South Carolina Court of Appeals, and South Carolina Supreme Court.
Before concentrating his practice on commercial and fiduciary disputes, Will built his litigation foundation in high‑exposure catastrophic personal injury litigation, including trucking and aviation accidents, and he brings the same discipline and drive to complex business and fiduciary disputes – particularly in protecting client interests, developing the record, and actively managing expert‑driven issues.
Clients value Will’s ability to translate complicated problems into practical options, particularly where business realities and family dynamics intersect. He works with clients across a range of industries and looks for creative, durable solutions, whether that means narrowing issues early, applying pressure through targeted motion practice, effective trial presentation, or pursuing creative resolution on terms that protect the client’s long‑term interests.
Will is also a frequent speaker on legal ethics and technology, including professional responsibility issues raised by modern legal tools and AI, and he serves in various ethics- and professional responsibility-related roles within the South Carolina Bar.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Won summary judgment for a defendant in a premises liability case alleging more than $1 million in damages.
- Litigated favorable resolution through mediation for large shipping company in a complex, high-profile case concerning claim for $3 million in medical damages alone from allegations of failure to comply with OSHA regulations on hazardous chemical storage.
- Won summary judgment for flight instructor and flight school defendants in a plane crash case.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Greenville, SC office of national law firm (2022–2023)
- Associate, Columbia, SC-based law firm (2019–2022)
- Law Clerk, South Carolina Attorney General’s Office (2018)
- Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina (2017)
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
- Associate Editor-in-Chief, South Carolina Law Review
- American College of Trial Lawyers Lewis F. Powell Jr. Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
- D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Center on Professionalism Award
- Wake Forest University, BA
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Practice Areas
- Greenville Business Magazine "Legal Elite of the Upstate"
- Civil Litigation (2024)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2025) - Business Litigation
- Member, South Carolina Bar Committees on Professional Responsibility, Liability, and Ethics Advisory (2019–present)
- Coach, University of South Carolina School of Law Mock Trial Team (2019–present)
- Member and Government Relations Committee Co-Chair, South Carolina Bar Drone Law Task Force (2017–2019)
- Program Coordinator and Guide, Wake the Himalayas Service Project (2016–2018)
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