Trey Watkins was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in May 2005 and is an associate in the Charleston office of Elmore & Wall, P.A. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of South Carolina. His practice focuses primarily on construction disputes, surety law, 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 (AGC), the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry, and Lorman Education Services. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, the Charleston Lawyers Club, the South Carolina Defense Trial Lawyers Association, The Defense Research Institute, the Charleston Metro Exchange Club, and the Historic Charleston Foundation. He serves as a class agent for Woodberry Forest School, is a member of Parents and Alumni Assisting Woodberry (PAAWS), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association.