About William F. “Trey” Underwood, III

Proving that Justice is More than a Word in Dougherty County

Since his time as a law student at Florida Coastal School of Law where he served as president of the school’s American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), William F. “Trey” Underwood, III has been focused on justice. For Trey, justice is not just a word, it is a vital idea in our society—doing what is right for the good of all.

Attorney Underwood has been recognized for his outstanding legal work, earning the following accolades:

• National Trial Lawyers-40 Under for 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys (2016-2018)
• National Trial Lawyers-Top 25 Motor Vehicle Collisions (2017-2018)
• National Trial Lawyers-Top 25 Workers’ Compensation (2017-2018)
• America’s Most Trusted Lawyer-Automobile Collisions, Albany, GA (2017)
• National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 (2017-2018)
• American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys-Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service (2017-2018)

Trey was able to put that powerful idea into practice when the Dougherty Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office entrusted him to handle the prosecution of felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. His tireless determination while working for the District Attorney provided Trey with valuable trial experience as lead counsel in jury trials. After leaving that position, Trey joined his late father, William F. “Bill” Underwood, Jr., at Underwood Law Offices, P.C. where he began focusing on obtaining justice for individuals.

Fighting for the Rights of People—Not Companies

As he began handling personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation, Trey championed the causes of those who needed help setting things right – even when the odds seemed formidable. For Trey, it was just one more way to serve the ideal of justice. Recognizing that individuals affected by injuries on the job or serious personal injuries need a strong, knowledgeable supporter willing to fight for justice, Trey opened his own firm dedicated to representing these victims in 2010. His knowledge and experience in handling personal injury and workers’ compensation cases led to success, and to justice for the victims. Trey has recovered millions of dollars for his clients since opening his practice.

Making a Difference in the Community

Trey is a native son of Albany, Georgia, where he currently resides. He serves the cause of justice one person at a time by helping individuals within the southwest Georgia community – and all Georgians who need strong, experienced legal services. Trey gives back to the legal profession as well, teaching classes and chairing seminars for lawyers on topics such as workers’ compensation.

Memberships

• American Association for Justice (Workplace Injury, Motor Vehicle Highway and Premises Liability, and Solo Practitioner and Small Firm sections)
• Past President of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit Bar Association
• Past Chair of the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia
• Graduate of Leadership Albany 2009
• Graduate of Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association’s L.E.A.D. Program 2014
• Member of the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia 2017-Present

Admissions

• Georgia Superior and State Courts
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• Georgia Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia