Bernard F. "Bernie" Hawkins, Jr.

Columbia, SC Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Awarded Practice Areas

Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental

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Awarded Practice Areas

Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental

Works at

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

232 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental.

Bernard F., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernard F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Columbia, South Carolina

803-799-2000

Meridian, 17th Floor
1320 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Education

The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1990

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Section of Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Section of Business Law
American Chemical Society - Member
Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association - Member
Defense Research Institute - Member
South Carolina Bar - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Litigation - Environmental, Columbia, SC (2025)
Environmental Law, Columbia, SC (2021)
Litigation - Environmental, Columbia, SC (2017)
Environmental Law, Columbia, SC (2016)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental

Additional Areas of Practice:

Product Liability Litigation
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Special Focus:

COVID-19

Awards:

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Environment (2014-2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® -- Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation (2001-2018)

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