William J. Keogh III

Partner

— Hull Barrett, PC

William J. Keogh III

Partner

Augusta,

GA

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 35 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 (as of 8/5/26) of the State of Georgia and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Experience

  • Has handled and resolved litigation in federal and state courts for over 30 years, involving a variety of matters such as commercial (business) disputes, contract disputes, construction disputes, private company shareholder disputes, real property laws, the Clean Water Act, the Federal Miller Act, and Georgia’s Little Miller Act.
  • Successfully represented various individuals, government agencies and utility companies in condemnation cases and inverse taking claims (both as plaintiff and as a defendant). These cases involved various property uses such as large and small shopping centers, national retailers, local businesses, apartment complexes, residential homes, family land, and undeveloped acreage.
  • Successfully handled construction disputes in both federal and state courts. These cases have involved areas such as federal military projects, highway road construction, commercial and residential structures, office renovations, and school improvements.
  • Successfully represented individuals, banks and title insurance companies in litigations involving the title to real estate and secured instruments.
  • Successfully represented parties (public and private) in land use and zoning disputes, procurement challenges, ad valorem tax valuation disputes, and Freeport Exemption disputes with local governments.
  • Successfully represented buyers and sellers of business in disputes arising out of commercial and residential sales agreements. These cases include purchases of automobile dealerships, physician/professional practices, and private businesses.
  • Successfully defended corporations and individuals against personal injury cases, including industrial injury and construction failure.
  • Successfully represented professionals (nonmedical) against malpractice or related claims.
  • Acted as a mediator and as an arbitrator in cases involving commercial construction disputes, residential construction disputes, and land valuation disputes.
  • Appointed as a Special Master in bar licensing dispute.
  • Counselled numerous individuals, corporations, and government agencies on the efficient resolution of disputes short of litigation or through alternative dispute resolution methods.

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 Litigation
  • 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 (President 2023-2024; Assistant Governor 2025 – Present)
  • 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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