About Brad
Brad Hewett: Trial Litigation Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina
Brian E. Hewett is a dedicated trial litigation attorney with over two decades of experience representing clients throughout the State of South Carolina. His primary focus lies in civil litigation, where he zealously represents his clients in various cases including insurance bad faith, wrongful death, personal injury, automobile accidents, construction defects, premises liability, nursing home negligence, and product liability claims. He is equally adept at defending builders and other professionals before the South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Brian has tried numerous cases to verdict, securing settlements and verdicts totaling over $50 million. His impressive career includes recognition in the National Trial Lawyers' 40 Under 40 class of 2025 for his work in insurance law and personal injury litigation. He is also a recipient of the AV Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his high standards of professional ethics and legal ability.
Brian Hewett is admitted to practice before all relevant courts within South Carolina, including the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from The University of South Carolina and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Clemson University School of Law. His impressive credentials include numerous recognitions from Best Attorney USA and Columbia Business Monthly.
Brian has held leadership positions in several key legal organizations, including serving as a past board member of the Palmetto Trial Lawyers Association (PTLA) and current membership with the American Bar Association (ABA), South Carolina State Bar (SCSB), and the National Association of Trial Lawyers (NATL). He is also a former editor-in-chief for Columbia Business Monthly, where he honed his skills in legal reporting and advocacy.
For further information on Brian's specific practice areas, awards, and affiliations, please visit his official website.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
- Recognized: Insurance Law
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Construction Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Construction
- 2025 Legal Elite – Columbia Business Monthly – Personal Injury2024 Best Lawyers in America – Insurance Law, Personal Injury, Product Liability2020 Best Lawyers in the Midlands – Personal Injury2019 Best Lawyers in America 2019 - Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs2019 – Best Lawyers in the Midlands – Personal InjuryAV Preeminent Attorney – Martindale -Hubbell
- National Trial Lawyers - 40 Under 40