William J. Keogh III

Partner — Hull Barrett, PC · Augusta, Georgia

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William J. Keogh III

Partner

Augusta, Georgia Office

Biography

Bill has a general civil trial practice and advises clients on contract and business disputes, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and in cases involving property valuation such as eminent domain (condemnations) and tax appeals. He has represented clients from various industries on such matters in both federal and state court, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and special master proceedings.

He has handled and resolved litigation in federal and state courts for over 30 years. His appellate work includes the authorship of a petition for certiorari granted by the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as appearances in both the appellate courts of the State of Georgia and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Practice Areas

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation & Arbitration
  • Appellate Law
  • Business Disputes, Commercial & Securities Litigation
  • Class Action Lawsuits
  • Construction Litigation
  • Eminent Domain
  • Environmental Law
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Lease and Real Estate Disputes
  • Local Government
  • Non-Compete Agreements
  • Probate Disputes
  • Tax Appeals

Education

  • Duke University, 1988, B.A., History and Political Science
  • Emory University School of Law, 1991, J.D. (Editorial board of Emory International Law Review)

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Georgia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Georgia

Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Augusta Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors (2004-2020)
  • Augusta Young Lawyers Association, Past President (1998)
  • Augusta Rotary Club
  • Golden Harvest Food Bank Board of Directors
  • Leadership Augusta Program (1994-1995)

Awards & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation – Best Lawyers in America®, 2012-2025
  • Commercial Litigation – Best Lawyers in America®, 2012-2025
  • Construction Law – Best Lawyers in America®, 2012-2025
  • Litigation – Environmental – Best Lawyers in America®, 2012-2025

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