G. Trenholm Walker

G. Trenholm Walker


Walker Gressette & Linton, LLC

Recognized since 2007

Charleston, South Carolina

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Litigation - Municipal

Litigation - Real Estate

Mediation

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Real Estate
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Trenholm is a versatile litigation attorney who handles a wide variety of cases at the trial and appellate levels. As a result of his trial skills and accomplishments, he has received the distinction of membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and Litigation Counsel of America. He has also been ranked at the top among his peers by Super Lawyers®, Chambers USA® Legal Guide, and “Best Lawyers in America.” In addition to cases in civil court, he prosecutes and defends cases in the administrative law court as well as matters in arbitration. He also often serves as a mediator and arbitrator in complex cases. Immediately following law school Trenholm served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert F. Chapman, U.S. District Court Judge. He is AV-rated, the highest rating offered by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Trenholm was born in Charleston, and he and his wife, Susan Hull Walker, divide their time between downtown Charleston and Wadmalaw Island, S.C.

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Location
  • 66 Hasell Street
    P.O. Box 22167
    Charleston, SC 29143
Education
  • The University of South Carolina, J.D. , graduated 1976
  • University of Virginia, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
  • South Carolina, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • South Carolina, United States Court of Appeals for First Circuit
  • South Carolina, United States Court of Appeals for Fourth
  • South Carolina, United States Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit
Federal Clerkships
  • United States District Court

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Arbitration Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Mediation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Arbitration Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Mediation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Real Estate, Charleston, SC (2025)
  • Arbitration, Charleston, SC (2020)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Charleston, SC (2018)
  • Mediation, Charleston, SC (2016)
  • Arbitration, Charleston, SC (2015)
  • Mediation, Charleston, SC (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Arbitration
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Mediation
Awards:
  • American College of Trial Attorneys

    Litigation Counsel of America

    American Board of Trial Advocates

    South Carolina “Super Lawyer”® in General Litigation (Top 25 overall)

    10+ Years Selected to Super Lawyers | 2020 SC + Charleston Top 10 List

    “The Best Lawyers in America”® in Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Chambers USA® Legal Guide, “Band 1” in General Commercial Litigation

    AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law
  • Economic Development Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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