About Bernard
Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental.Bernard F., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernard F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bernard F. Hawkins, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental.
Bernard F., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernard F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Columbia, SC (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Columbia, SC (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Environmental, Columbia, SC (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Columbia, SC (2016)
- Recognized: Environmental Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
- Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
- Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Special Focus: COVID-19
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Environment (2014-2017)
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® -- Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation (2001-2018)