About Andrew
Andrew D. Gowdown: Experienced Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina
Andrew D. Gowdown is a dedicated personal injury and commercial litigation attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Gowdown specializes in helping clients navigate complex cases ranging from traumatic brain injuries to wrongful death claims, products liability disputes, and trucking accidents.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Commercial Litigation
In addition to his primary focus on personal injury cases, Mr. Gowdown also represents clients in a variety of business and securities litigation matters. His experience spans various industries, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: University of Dayton, Miami University
- Education: Graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1996 with a Juris Doctor degree.
- Bar Admissions: South Carolina State Bar, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Awards & Recognitions
- Selected to the 2014–2018 list of Best Attorney USA in Personal Injury General: Plaintiff category by Best Lawyers.
- Awarded recognition as a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated attorney since 2018, for excellence and professionalism in the legal profession.
Mr. Gowdown has been actively involved in various community service initiatives through his affiliations with Charleston Volunteers for Literacy, where he served as a board member and tutored students at Reading Partners Program in Charleston.
Before joining Rosen Hagood, Mr. Gowdown was the United States District Court Judicial Law Clerk to Honorable Margaret B. Seymour from 2009-2010, enhancing his understanding of judicial processes and giving him invaluable insights into legal proceedings.
Affiliations
- Miami University - Member, Board of Trustees Class of 2010
- University of Dayton - Editor-in-Chief, University of Dayton Law Review (1995-1996)
- Ledford, Ledford & Ledford - Associate Attorney from 1997 to 2008
- Rosen Hagood - Partner since 2008
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
- Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
- AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list, 2014 – 2018 (Personal Injury General: Plaintiff)
- Selected to the South Carolina Rising Stars list, 2012 – 2013 (Personal Injury General: Plaintiff)
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012 and 2013
- Forty Under 40, Charleston Regional Business Journal, 2012
- Leadership South CarolinaMember, Board of TrusteesClass of 2010
- Member, Board of Trustees
- Class of 2010
- Leadership Charleston, Class of 2004