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Morgan S. Templeton, Insurance Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

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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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Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
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attorney
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Insurance
  • 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.

Main office

Wall Templeton & Haldrup PA

145 King Street, Suite 300

Charleston, South Carolina 29402

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Hiring guide

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

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