Bishop Wm Thurmond Attorney At Law

The Law Firm of Wm Thurmond Bishop serves clients in Abbeville, SC, and the surrounding Lakelands area, including Greenwood and McCormick. Attorney Wm Thurmond Bishop brings over 43 years of legal experience to his practice. He is a native of the Lakelands area, having graduated from Greenwood High School in 1957, followed by studies at The Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Mr. Bishop's extensive career includes three years of service in the US Army, with a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon returning home, he practiced law and held several public service roles, including County Attorney for Abbeville County and Public Defender for Abbeville and Greenwood Counties from 1986 to 1987. He later served as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of South Carolina, becoming Chief Judge in 2002 and retiring from the bench in 2006. Following his judicial service, Mr. Bishop returned to the general practice of law in Abbeville County.

The firm's practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Law, and Family Law. Mr. Bishop is recognized with an "AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell, acknowledging his ethics and legal ability. The firm aims to assist clients with various legal needs, offering representation in areas such as auto accidents, property crimes, closings, child custody, and wills.