Morgan S. Templeton, Insurance Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC
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Morgan S. Templeton is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Currently practicing at Wall Templeton & Haldrup PA.
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- Handles Insurance matters from Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC) (2023).
About Morgan S. Templeton: Morgan S. Templeton is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Currently practicing at Wall Templeton & Haldrup PA.
Areas of practice
Morgan's practice areas in Charleston
Morgan concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Morgan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Charleston, South Carolina
Morgan takes insurance matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Morgan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Morgan S. Templeton, insurance attorney serving Charleston
Morgan S. Templeton is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Currently practicing at Wall Templeton & Haldrup PA. Morgan works from Charleston, South Carolina and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Mr. Templeton’s practice focuses upon complex litigation matters involving products liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, construction, and serious injuries. He has tried more than 50 cases to verdict. He has argued appeals in the Fourth Circuit, South Carolina Supreme Court, and South Carolina Court of Appeals. Mr. Templeton has more than 20 reported decisions from trial courts and appellate courts in state and federal court. Mr. Templeton has served as a faculty member of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Trial Academy and the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy at Stanford Law School. Prior to his work at Wall Templeton, Mr. Templeton served as an intern to the Honorable P. Michael Duffy, United States District Judge and also was a Special Assistant to the US Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi.
How Morgan handles insurance matters
Mr. Templeton’s practice focuses upon complex litigation matters involving products liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, construction, and serious injuries. He has tried more than 50 cases to verdict. He has argued appeals in the Fourth Circuit, South Carolina Supreme Court, and South Carolina Court of Appeals. Mr. Templeton has more than 20 reported decisions from trial courts and appellate…
Who Morgan represents
Morgan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Morgan studied and practices
Mississippi College
J.D. · 1998
Mercer University
BA · 1993
Jurisdictions
Morgan's state bar admissions
South Carolina, Sout
ACTIVE
Morgan studied at J.D. in Mississippi College and BA in Mercer University.
Law school and academic background
Morgan completed J.D. in Mississippi College and BA in Mercer University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Morgan runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Morgan's legal honors and published work
Morgan has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC) (2016). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Charleston (SC) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).
Locations
Morgan S. Templeton's office in Charleston
Morgan's primary office is at 145 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, South Carolina, 29402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wall Templeton & Haldrup PA
145 King Street, Suite 300
Charleston, South Carolina 29402
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How to hire Morgan S. Templeton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Morgan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Morgan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Morgan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Morgan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Morgan
Morgan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Morgan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Morgan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Morgan S. Templeton
How much does it cost to hire Morgan for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Morgan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Morgan offer a free consultation?
Morgan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Morgan's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Morgan's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Morgan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Morgan take my case if I'm outside Charleston?
Morgan is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Morgan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Morgan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Morgan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Morgan accepting new insurance clients right now?
Morgan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Charleston, Columbia and Greenville in South Carolina
Morgan handles insurance matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Charleston2,702 attorneys
- Columbia4,189 attorneys
- Greenville2,449 attorneys
- Mount Pleasant1,100 attorneys
- Spartanburg583 attorneys
- Myrtle Beach506 attorneys
- North Charleston476 attorneys
- Lexington379 attorneys
- Rock Hill372 attorneys
- Hilton Head Island347 attorneys
- Florence335 attorneys
- Summerville299 attorneys
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