Wesley Dickinson Peel Member
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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 then received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1995.
At Bruner Powell, 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 with bid protests and negotiations of government contracts and in disputes related to real property, including boundary, easement, roadway, and title disputes.
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, Class of 1986, and enjoys working with the Cub Scouts as a den leader. Wesley also enjoys fishing and all types of outdoor cooking—including his quest for perfect barbeque.
- "Commercial General Liability Insurance-Finding Coverage for Faulty Workmanship in Construction Defect Cases," South Carolina Lawyer, Sept 2003.
Community Involvement
- Cubmaster, Pack 8
- Shandon United Methodist Church (Member)
Reported Cases
- Bradson Mercantile v. Leila M. Meyerson, et al., 883 F.Supp 37 (W.D. N.C. 1995), aff’d 70 F.3d 111 (4th Cir. 1995)
- Wellman, Inc. v. Square D Co., 366 S.C. 61, 620 S.E.2d 86 (Ct. App. 2005)
- Middleborough Horizontal Property Regime Council of Co-Owners v. Montedison S.P.A., 320 S.C. 470, 465 S.E.2d 765 (Ct. App. 1995)
