William Wharton Watkins Jr.

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William Wharton Watkins Jr.

also known as Trey Watkins

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Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Litigation, Defective and Dangerous Products ... +2 more

Post Office Box 1200, Charleston, SC

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Construction and Development 60%

With years of collective experience representing clients in the construction industry, Wall Templeton’s attorneys are prepared to tackle your construction law needs, whether they are critical questions that require immediate decisions or complex claims that will require in-depth investigation and analysis. We represent clients from all industry perspectives including owners, sureties, insurers, contractors, subcontractors, designers and suppliers. The issues we tackle are numerous.

21 years

60%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

When a company’s products are wrongfully attacked in a court of law, Wall Templeton attorneys offer a comprehensive defensive strategy to counteract damaging suits. In products liability cases, we consider your business implications to properly defend wrongful claims that can damage your reputation. Wall Templeton can provide services and resources to protect our clients’ interests, including pre-litigation investigations, expert consultation and retention and E-Discovery.

21 years

10%
Insurance 10%

Whether it’s providing insurers with coverage opinions or defending breach of contract or bad faith claims, we frequently represent and advise businesses and insurers in disputed matters. We defend insurance carriers and their insured in matters of construction defects, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, transportation, errors and omissions, products liability, and toxic tort litigation alleging personal injury or property damage.

21 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Business conflicts are quite common these days, so when commercial litigation issues begin to impede your business, you can take comfort in the fact that Wall Templeton attorneys are committed to advancing your business goals and safeguarding your company’s hard-earned assets. Our attorneys routinely represent businesses of all forms and sophistication, from start-ups to Fortune 500 entities. We resolve numerous business issues, including claims for proprietary information, fraud, etc.

21 years

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

When lawsuits involve multiple parties, experts and complicated issues, our attorneys shine. Armed with a wide range of experience defending complicated accidents and matters of general commercial liability, our attorneys defend complex matters. We litigate in state and federal courts on a national scale to resolve disputes involving construction, commercial, premises liability, injury, wrongful death, dismemberment, severe impairment, brain injury, defamation, errors and omission, etc.

21 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 20 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William Wharton Watkins Jr.

Post Office Box 1200, Charleston, SC, 29402

walltempleton.com/attorneys/william-w-watkins/

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J. DeTreville

Construction and development lawyer | May 04

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"Mr. Watkins is a skilled and personable attorney who is an asset both to his clients and his community."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

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"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A.

2006 - Present

Attorney, Elmore & Wall, P.A.

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Richardson Plowden

1998 - 2002

Construction Surety Bond Underwriter, Travelers

Associations

2012 - Present

Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Construction law sections

2010 - Present

Charleston Metro Exchange Club

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Woodberry Forest School

Annual Fund Agent

2005 - Present

Defense Trial Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry

Member and Author

2005 - Present

Defense Research Institute, SLDO Relationship Committee

South Carolina Representative

2005 - Present

Carolina Surety Organization

Member

2010 - 2010

Charleston Trident Home Builders Association

Board of Directors

Education

2005

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

1993

Woodberry Forest School

High School

Speaking Engagements

2009

Surety Bonds and Mechanics Liens in South Carolina

Construction Surety Bonds

2009

Contract Law in South Carolina

Contract Law for Contractors

2008

What to do When Construction Projects Go Bad in South Carolina

Types of Claims

2008

Surety Bonds and Mechanics Liens

Performance and Payment Bonds

2007

What to do When Construction Projects Go Bad in South Carolina

Surties Obligations and Rights

2007

What every contractor should know about Surety bonds and Mechanics Liens in SC

Mechanics Liens

2007

Construction Insurance Bonding and Liens

Construction Insurance Bonding and Liens

2007

Bonds and Mechanics Liens on South Carolina Construction Projects

Surety Bonds

2006

Contract Law in South Carolina

Construction Law

Publications

2012

American Bar Association publication Construction Defects

Languages

English

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