William H. Yarborough, Jr. - Columbia, SC
Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC
Personal Injury - Plaintiff Lawyers in Columbia, SC
1717 Marion Street Columbia, SC 29201
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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10
Years
Experience
Columbia Personal Injury - Plaintiff Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Animal Bites
- Brain Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Premises Liability - Plaintiff
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Attorney Information
Overview
Will Yarborough is a Partner and Attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, an award-winning personal injury and workers’ compensation firm in South Carolina. Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC was founded in 2017, and since then has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, on-the-job injuries, wrongful death, and other accident cases throughout Columbia, Charleston, and the state of South Carolina.
Attorney Will Yarborough’s commitment to his clients and his reputation in the personal injury field has led to numerous awards and accolades, including being recently named a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Attorney in South Carolina, Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer, and Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for three years running, and more.
Prior to joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Will practiced at a defense firm where he represented local and national transportation companies, bars, retailers, medical providers, and insurance companies. He handled hundreds of cases throughout the case lifecycle, and now applies this experience to help injured people get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Will is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and attended Clemson University for undergrad. Will was a member of the United States Army Reserve, where he served both enlisted time and as an officer upon graduation from Clemson’s Reserve Officer Training Corps. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina and is an active member of the South Carolina Bar, Richland County Bar, and South Carolina Association for Justice.
Focus Areas:
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – 2022-2024
Other Sources of Feedback About William H. Yarborough, Jr.
Included on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 2016
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Inducted into the Order of the Wig and Robe
Law Review: South Carolina Law Review, Peer Mentor and the Senior Research Editor
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University of South Carolina School of Law,
Columbia,
South Carolina, 2016
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Non Legal Education
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Clemson University, 2012
B.A.
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Clemson University, 2012
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner and Attorney
Published Works
Articles
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Carnival Cruise Ships in South Carolina: Nuisance and Cruise Control, 66 S.C. L. Rev 889 (2015)
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Member of the United States Army Reserve
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Contact
1717 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-381-9910
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.ctlawsc.com/
Hours: 24/7
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