William W. Trey Watkins

William W. Trey Watkins

Construction Law

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Charleston, South Carolina
20+ years experience
Wall Templeton & Haldrup PA
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145 King Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 1200, Charleston, SC 29402
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Bio

Trey Watkins is a shareholder in the Charleston office of Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of South Carolina. He is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2021, has been named a Super Lawyer since 2021, and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013-2015.His practice focuses primarily on Insurance defense including construction disputes, serious personal injury, and complex litigation. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Watkins worked in the surety industry as a Surety Bond Underwriter for Travelers.He has been a lecturer and author on construction and surety industry topics for groups such as the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), Lorman Education Services, and the American Bar Association. He is president of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association. He has served on the South Carolina Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee to screen judicial candidates, and is a construction committee member for the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, and the South Carolina Bar. Trey Watkins is a shareholder in the Charleston office of Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of South Carolina. He is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2021, has been named a Super Lawyer since 2021, and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013-2015.His practice focuses primarily on Insurance defense including construction disputes, serious personal injury, and complex litigation. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Watkins worked in the surety industry as a Surety Bond Underwriter for Travelers.He has been a lecturer and author on construction and surety industry topics for groups such as the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), Lorman Education Services, and the American Bar Association. He is president of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association. He has served on the South Carolina Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee to screen judicial candidates, and is a construction committee member for the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, and the South Carolina Bar. Trey Watkins is a shareholder in the Charleston office of Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Watkins worked in the surety industry as a Surety Bond Underwriter for Travelers. He has been a lecturer and author on construction and surety industry topics for groups such as the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), Lorman Education Services, and the American Bar Association. He is president of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association. He has served on the South Carolina Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee to screen judicial candidates, and is a construction committee member for the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, and the South Carolina Bar.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

South Carolina

State Capital

Columbia

Highest Court

South Carolina Supreme Court

Bar Association

South Carolina Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Construction Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Construction
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Practice Area: Insurance Law
  • Recognized by Super Lawyers:2013 - Rising Star2014 - Rising Star2015 - Rising Star2021 - Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation
  • 2013 - Rising Star
  • 2014 - Rising Star
  • 2015 - Rising Star
  • 2021 - Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation
  • Martindale-Hubbell2012 to 2021: Peer Review Rating of "Preeminent AV."
  • 2012 to 2021: Peer Review Rating of "Preeminent AV."
  • The Best Lawyers in America2021 - Recognized for work in Construction Law and in Litigation - Construction.
  • 2021 - Recognized for work in Construction Law and in Litigation - Construction.

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • The University of South Carolina, JD, graduated 2005
  • The University of South Carolina, B.S. Biology, graduated 1998

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