Deford Law Firm LLC

William McAdoo “Mac” Deford, Jr.

Founder and Managing Attorney

Mac Deford focuses his practice on business and commercial disputes, land use and zoning, property matters, eminent domain, and outside general counsel services. His experience spans private practice, municipal government, and in-house counsel, giving him a practical understanding of the legal, business, and governmental considerations that shape complex matters.

Mac previously served as General Counsel for the Town of Hilton Head Island and as Associate General Counsel for the Town of Mount Pleasant, where he advised public officials and worked extensively on land use, zoning, development, real estate, procurement, and other municipal matters. He also practiced as in-house counsel at Blackbaud, Inc., advising on commercial transactions, disputes, intellectual property, employment matters, and business operations. In private practice, Mac has represented individuals, businesses, property owners, and governmental entities in litigation, real estate disputes, condemnation proceedings, and complex commercial matters.

Before becoming an attorney, Mac served in the United States Coast Guard as a federal law enforcement officer. He earned his bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, his law degree from the Charleston School of Law, and his MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School at Chapel Hill.