William H. Yarborough, Jr.

Partner, Attorney

1717 Marion St
Columbia, SC 29201

Attorney William H. Yarborough, Jr.

Bar Admission: South Carolina

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.

“The most rewarding thing about my job is helping someone who has been hurt due to no fault of their own. When we resolve a case and see the relief on our client’s face, the smiles, the hugs, that’s what keeps us going.”

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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.

Will is married to the former Elizabeth Cardell of Charlottesville, Virginia. When he isn’t practicing law, he spends his time with his wife, their daughters, Emma Hall and Lillian, and their dog, Finley. He also enjoys going to the beach and supporting Clemson athletics.

Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC | Client Focused. Results Driven.

“I enjoy working at Cavanaugh & Thickens because we have the resources to handle all kinds of cases, but we’re still small enough to maintain a family feel. When you call us, you’re dealing with people who truly care. For many clients, this is their first time working with a lawyer, and it’s important that they feel like their attorney genuinely cares about them and their case. That trust is essential.”

Since opening the doors in 2017, Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC has taken a client focused and results driven approach to every single case, from the start of the case to resolution and beyond.

“To us, being client-focused means treating you like family and truly caring about your case. Being results-driven means using that care and dedication to achieve the best possible outcome for you. When we focus on our clients, the results naturally follow.”

Notable Case Results

$5,000,000

Tractor Trailer Accident

$2,050,000

Trucking Accident

$1,500,000

Negligent Security

$700,000

DUI Car Accident

$1,500,000

Truck Accident

$1,200,000

Truck Accident

$675,000

Car Accident

$2,000,000

Truck Accident

$750,000

Drunk Driving Accident

Reviews

“Obviously nobody wants to be in the position of needing a lawyer. But I am forever grateful to Eric and Will for their support and representation after a terrible wreck with a tractor trailer. My first instinct was not to hire an attorney(…)

– Debbie H.

“I engaged Mr. William Yarbrough as my legal counsel about two years ago. I cannot say enough for him or his paralegal, Mr. Bill Allen. These are exceptional professionals . They are able to perform their functions with a blend of courtesy and warmth(…)

– Richard J.

“After so many complications with my head on collision Will and Eric helped me so much on my case. It was my first accident and they continue to assure me and calm me down to take care of my case definitely will recommend!”

– Alyanna M.

“Will Yarborough was great to work with. Will and his team were efficient and thorough throughout the entire process. There was not one moment where I was left wondering what was going on because they communicated with me every step(…)

– Faith D.