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William E. Underwood, Construction Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA

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William E. Underwood is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Construction.

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Atlanta, GEORGIA
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attorney
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Construction
  • Handles Construction matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).

About William E. Underwood: William E. Underwood is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Construction.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by William E. Underwood

William concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Atlanta, Georgia

William takes construction matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Biography

About William E. Underwood — Attorney of Georgia construction experience

William E. Underwood is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Construction.

William Underwood is a partner on the Construction Team and head of the firm’s Atlanta office. He focuses on construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and contract drafting, review, and negotiation. William represents a broad array of domestic and international clients, including owners, general contractors, and design-build contractors, with issues related to large industrial and infrastructure construction projects located in the United States and abroad. He has represented clients in a number of US and international dispute forums, including state and federal courts, federal boards of contract appeals, AAA arbitration, ICC arbitration, and LCIA arbitration. William provides legal advice to clients throughout the entire life cycle of a project, from inception to completion. William’s experience ranges from representing owners and contractors involved in high stakes disputes regarding billion-dollar projects to advising clients on issues related to contract drafting, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and overall project management. While in law school, William served as a student attorney in the Washington and Lee Community Legal Practice Center and represented the school in the ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition. He also served as an articles editor for the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice and authored a published student note on Fourth Amendment search and seizure law.

Working with William on a construction matter

William Underwood is a partner on the Construction Team and head of the firm’s Atlanta office. He focuses on construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and contract drafting, review, and negotiation. William represents a broad array of domestic and international clients, including owners, general contractors, and design-build contractors, with issues related to large industrial and…

Clients William works with

William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

William E. Underwood's legal education and bar admissions

  • Washington and Lee University

    J.D. · 2012

  • Washington and Lee University

    B.A. · 2009

Jurisdictions

William's state bar admissions

  • Georgia, GA

    ACTIVE

William studied at J.D. in Washington and Lee University and B.A. in Washington and Lee University.

Law school and academic background

William completed J.D. in Washington and Lee University and B.A. in Washington and Lee University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of William E. Underwood

William has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2024 (2026).

Locations

William E. Underwood's office in Atlanta

William's primary office is at 3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

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Hiring guide

How to hire William E. Underwood — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William'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; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 William

William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction 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. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about William E. Underwood

  • How much does it cost to hire William for a construction case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does William offer a free consultation?

    William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.

  • How long do construction cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple construction 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. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can William take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    William is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William 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 William?

    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. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is William accepting new construction clients right now?

    William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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