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Trey Watkins was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2005 and is an associate 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, and he is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.. 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 is a lecturer and author on construction and surety industry topics for groups such as the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry, and Lorman Education Services.  He currently serves as president elect of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association’s Young Lawyers, as a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee, as a construction committee member for the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, as a member of the Board of Directors for the Charleston Metro Exchange Club, and as an agent for Woodberry Forest School’s annual fund.. Education:University of South Carolina (J.D., 2005) University of South Carolina (B.S., 1998)Admitted to Practice: South Carolina Supreme Court (2005)Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (2005) U.S. District Court - District of South Carolina (2006)Practice Areas:. Professional Activities:

I have practiced law in Charleston, South Carolina since my graduation from the University of Tennessee School of Law in 2003.  I was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, and graduated from Clemson University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Management.  I was admitted to practice in state and federal courts in South Carolina in November of 2003.   I currently reside in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with my wife Lindsay and our three sons.  We are active members of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church.. I have practiced law with Rosen, Rosen & Hagood, LLC my entire legal career starting out as an associate in 2003.  In 2007, I was promoted to partner/shareholder and in 2010 became an equity member in the firm effective January 1, 2011.  I currently serve on the firm's recruiting committee for evaluating and hiring summer law clerks as well as the firm's technology committee.. My practice focuses primarily in the areas of construction litigation, commercial business litigation, condemnation and surety law.  I have experience representing private and public owners, architects, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, and bonding companies. I have represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in construction litigation matters and commercial business litigation matters.  I represent several local governmental entities in various construction litigation matters, property damage claims, easement acquisitions and condemnation matters.  I also review and draft lease agreements, easements, ordinances, regulations, construction contracts and engineering contracts for these governmental entities and contractor clients.. I am active in the business and legal community through my participation in the Charleston County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, American Bar Association and American Bar Associations Forum on the Construction Industry. I am a graduate of Leadership Charleston Class of 2007, and a graduate of Leadership South Carolina Class of 2012. I am also involved in various trade organizations including the Charleston Contractors Association and the Carolina Association of General Contractors where I serve on the Supplier Council.  I currently serve on the South Carolina Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Committee and also serve as a mentor for a Charleston School of Law student through the Charleston County Bar Associations Mentor program.  I also volunteer my time as a coach through the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Charleston West and surrounding areas.