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.

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. Wesley 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 Commercial Litigation and has also been listed as a Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation.  Wesley is rated Distinguished by Martindale-Hubbell.  Wesley has also been recognized as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands for construction law.