Hugh Willcox Buyck
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Buyck Law Firm, LLC
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability; view more
Licensed in South Carolina since: 1994
Education: University of South Carolina School of Law
Working from his office at Buyck Law Firm, LLC, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Hugh Willcox Buyck has been committed to providing reliable defense to individuals and businesses accused of medical malpractice. Also representing clients in personal injury, he ensures his clients feel heard and supported throughout the litigation process. Serving clients across the state, he has a shrewd understanding of the local laws and utilizes it to obtain suitable outcomes for his clients.
Before pursuing his law degree, Mr. Buyck completed his undergraduate studies in economics at the University of South Carolina. He then proceeded to enroll at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, where he further bolstered his understanding of law and honed his trial skills. He earned his Juris Doctor in 1993, and in the following year he was admitted to practice law in South Carolina. He is additionally admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
Over the past 30 years, Mr. Buyck has adeptly handled intricate legal cases, achieving favorable settlements and verdicts. His approach emphasizes empathetic support and transparent communication, allowing clients to feel both empowered and well-informed as they navigate the often challenging landscape of their legal proceedings, fostering trust and confidence throughout the process.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Buyck formerly served as chair of the Torts and Insurance Practice Section of the South Carolina Bar and as a member of the executive committee of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association. As a dedicated lawyer, he received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which demonstrates his ethical standards and professionalism.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense, Professional Liability: DefenseFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice - Other
- 70% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense
- 30% Professional Liability: Defense
First Admitted: 1994, South Carolina
Bar / Professional Activity
- Former Chair - Torts Insurance Practice Section Bd of Dir. SCDTAA
Educational Background
- BS Economics - University of South Carolina, 1982-1986
- JD University of South Carolina, 1991-1993
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
- ABOTA, American Board of Trial Advocates
Awards
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Industry Groups
- Banking
- Corporate
- Hospitals
- Insurance
- Physicians
- Securities
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024, 2026