Atty. Wesley D. Peel
A native of Hartsville, South Carolina, Wesley graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1995.
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Wesley D. Peel is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bruner Powell Wall & Mullins LLC. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A native of Hartsville, South Carolina, Wesley graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
- He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1995
- Wesley devotes his practice to commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction
- He represents owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in all areas of construction litigation, including mechanics’ liens, bond claims, contract disputes and construction defect claims
- Wesley also represents professionals licensed in the construction industry before the state licensing boards
- Additionally, Wesley advises both the insured and insurance companies by providing coverage opinions regarding Commercial General Liability Policies for construction claims
- Wesley assists both owners and contractors with bid protests and negotiations of government contracts
- Wesley also practices in the areas of professional malpractice, where he defends lawyers, real estate agents, insurance agents, and other licensed professionals against professional negligence claims, and general commercial litigation, where he assists members of limited liability companies, partners, and others in business disputes
- A member of Shandon United Methodist Church, Wesley and his wife Julie have four children, Chandler, Caroline, Luke, and John
- He is an Eagle Scout, and he enjoys working with the Boy Scouts of America and youth sports, including baseball, softball, and basketball
- Wesley is listed in Best Lawyers for Litigation-Construction and also listed as a Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation
- Wesley is rated Distinguished by Martindale-Hubbell
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wesley D. Peel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Wesley D. Peel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Wesley D. Peel is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Wesley D. Peel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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