AV-Rated* Business Litigation Attorney ◊ Greenville, South Carolina
I am William D. Herlong, a lawyer with almost 25 years of experience handling complex litigation. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and I take a sophisticated, meticulous approach to the pursuit of my clients' best interests.
I understand business well: I have served as general counsel and CEO of a startup company and I have represented many businesses myself with the "big" firms I practiced with in the past. A few examples:
- I was part of a team defending Exxon in a class action relating to alleged pollution at service stations throughout South Carolina.
- I was part of a team representing Wachovia Bank in a class action relating to the ERISA plan of Cone Mills.
- I represented Clemson University in extensive litigation over a patent for a hip implant.
- I represented a small technology company in a 30-day long arbitration against a top-four accounting firm over accounting malpractice.
- I represented Wild Dunes resort in trademark litigation.
- I represented Michelin in litigation over trade secrets regarding modeling software.
Since starting my own practice in 2004,
- I've handled trade secret litigation for Kemet against a major competitor.
- I've defended one of Kemet's leading scientist against a claim by a prior employer and prosecuted a claim on his behalf against the prior employer.
- I've represented a small Greenville engineering firm regarding software misappropriated by a former vendor.
- Represented Herschel Walker in connection with a business venture of his.
- Represented a CEO of a Greenville company after he was terminated without cause and the employer refused to provided contractually obligated benefits.
- Represented an individual in a class action regarding actions by the controlling shareholder which allegedly undermined the value of the minority shareholder's stock.
- Represented on a derivative basis, a company in litigation against its controlling shareholder and Board members over self-dealing.
I have experience and can effectively represent you or your company in any dispute against any opponent. To schedule an initial consultation, call 864-382-3800 or contact my office online. I handle the full spectrum of business litigation, including:
- Contract disputes/breach of contract
- Interference with contracts
- Intellectual property disputes
- Fraud
- Unfair Trade Practices
- Copyright infringement
- Stock option disputes
- Employee/employer disputes
- Corporate malfeasance/breach of fiduciary duty
- Patent litigation
An Uncommon Comfort Level with Complex Disputes
Because of my history in business, my technical background and my scientific focus, I have consistently demonstrated an ability to handle complex business disputes. Many plaintiffs attorneys avoid complex disputes — I particularly enjoy this kind of challenge. Whenever necessary, I will call upon experts to help clarify issues and strengthen your case. I will work closely with you and members of your business to learn the story and develop the strongest possible legal strategy to protect your interests and obtain justice for you.
If you would like to schedule an initial consultation to discuss business litigation, call my office at 864-382-3800 or contact my offices online any time. I look forward to working with you.
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