Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Construction Law
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A native of Columbia, Ben graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was awarded the Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award and the Claud Sapp Award for scholarship, industry, and leadership. Ben also served as president of the USC School of Law Pro Bono Board while in law school and is currently a member of the Pro Bono Advisory Council. After...
N. Ward Lambert is President of Harper, Lambert & Brown, P.A. Formerly an associate in the Construction Department of the firm of Haynesworth, Marion, McKay & Guerard, Ward joined Donald Harper in establishing The Harper Law Firm, P.A. in 1995 Ward is a 1990 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, Ward was a member of the School's Moot Court. He is a member of the Bar of South Carolina and is admitted to practice in the United States District Cou...
Chris Ogiba is a versatile litigator who focuses on high stakes matters for a variety of institutional, corporate, and individual clients. He is a go-to trial attorney for several Fortune 500 companies, home builders, financial institutions, accounting firms, household-name retailers, construction companies, industrial and manufacturing entities, and real estate developers. Chris is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney who has successfully represented a wide variety of clients in...
Elizabeth Wieters is a Partner in our Charleston, South Carolina office. She focuses her practice on insurance coverage and construction litigation. Elizabeth represents insurance carriers as their coverage counsel under various lines of insurance. She handles complex matters that implicate coverage defenses. She also represents insurer clients in declaratory judgment actions in state and federal court and defends insurance carriers in coverage litigation. Elizabeth represents general contrac...
Bob is a seasoned litigator with a focus on construction law. He also practices environmental law which includes environmental litigation as well as cases involving CERCLA and RCRA, regulatory compliance matters, and brownfields redevelopment projects. Bob’s extensive background in the mechanical engineering, the construction industries and nuclear power allows him to personally understand the needs, concerns and motivations of general contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors,...
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 ...
A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Wade attended Vanderbilt University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1990. After graduation, Wade worked in Washington, DC for the United States House of Representatives, House Rules Committee from 1990-91. Wade returned to South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina School of Law where he received his law degree in 1994. After admission to the Bar, Wade practiced with a large regional firm until 1999 whe...
Timothy J.W. Muller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Timothy J.W., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy J.W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert Lindsay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Robert, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Batten Farrar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Batten, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Batten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Derek M. Newberry is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Charleston office, with a practice encompassing the full spectrum of construction defect, professional malpractice, product defect, personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage litigation. Derek also assists professionals before state licensing boards and is a Certified Circuit Court Mediator with a quickly growing mediation practice. Derek has received a number of professional recognition, including: (a) by Best Lawyers® ...
Taylor Ambrosius is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patrick Bradley is a construction and commercial litigator in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office. In his practice, Patrick advises and represents corporations, small businesses, individuals and governmental entities in a range of business, construction, manufacturing, insurance and tort-related matters.
Elizabeth F. Nicholson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Elizabeth F., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
W. Greyson Land is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. W. Greyson, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Greyson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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