W. Duvall Spruill

W. Duvall Spruill

Of Counsel
Columbia
  • 803-227-4291

For more than 45 years, Duvall has dealt with a very broad range of clients, both helping them escape pending problems and avoiding issues which have resulted in controversy for other clients.

Much of this has been in the fields of construction and financial services. That is a lot of experience and know-how for which a new client does not have to pay, both legal and understanding of business, which is essential to sound and efficient advise.

When Duvall takes on a project and at each step, He asks the question: "Am I qualified to handle this matter and to provide real value to this client?"  Duvall has been with the Turner Padget since graduating law school and his dedicated to helping his clients. 

  • Spent years both pursuing and defending fidelity claims for financial institutions including a seminal case at the Fourth Circuit Court Appeals. 
  • Litigated numerous cases among family members over management and control of family businesses. 
  • Traveled with a general contractor through-out the southeast to both acquire subsidiaries and address regulatory and enforcement issues, including anti-trust violations.
  • University of South Carolina, J.D., 1970
  • University of the South, Bachelor of Arts, 1967

Professional or Industry Involvement

  • Kairos Prison Ministry (1996-Present)

Community or Pro Bono Involvement

  • South Carolina Christian Action Council (2011-2016)
  • Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation; Litigation: Banking and Finance; Litigation: Construction; and Litigation: Real Estate, 2010-2021
  • USC Platinum Service Award (2004)
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