Andrew D. Gowdown specializes in helping his clients with complex personal injury cases. He handles a diverse range of cases ranging from traumatic brain injuries to wrongful deaths, as well as products liability and trucking accidents. Beyond personal injury law, Andrew also handles business and securities litigation matters.
He has been recognized by several publications and organizations including the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and Best Lawyers. Actively engaged in community service, he currently holds the position of President on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina.
Prior to joining Rosen Hagood, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Margaret B. Seymour of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He earned his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he served as the Editor in Chief of the University of Dayton Law Review. Notably, Andrew's contributions include his article titled, “The Noneconomic Damages Cap of Ohio Revised Code Section 2744.05(c)(1): Legislative Usurpation of the Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury,” published in the University of Dayton Law Review.
Representative Experience
• $11,000,000 settlement for a husband and wife injured in a car collision in which the wife suffered a traumatic brain injury.
• $4,250,000 jury verdict for a brother and sister who were defamed and maliciously prosecuted.
• $3,050,000 settlement for a client injured in a truck accident in which he suffered a traumatic brain injury.
• $3,000,000 settlement for a client injured in a truck accident in which she suffered a traumatic brain injury.
• $3,000,000 settlement for a husband and wife injured in a car collision in which the husband suffered a traumatic brain injury.
• $2,300,000 settlement for a client injured by a defective tire rim in which he suffered a traumatic brain injury.
• $1,720,000 settlement for a client injured by a defective tire in which she suffered a traumatic brain injury.
• $1,000,000 settlement for a client injured by an over-served drunk driver.
• $1,000,000 settlement for a father and son injured by an over-served drunk driver.
• $1,876,000 securities arbitration award for a family who suffered financial losses through the negligence and deceitful advice of their investment adviser.
Awards & Recognition
National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Brain Injury Attorneys
AV Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2018 – 2024
(Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)*
(Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs)*
(Commercial Litigation)*
Selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list, 2014 – 2023
(Personal Injury General: Plaintiff)*
Selected to the South Carolina Rising Stars list, 2013 and 2012
(Personal Injury General: Plaintiff)*
Legal Elite of the Low Country (Charleston Business Magazine)– Personal Injury Top Attorney, 2019
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013 and 2012
Forty Under 40, Charleston Regional Business Journal, 2012
Other Recognitions:
Leadership South Carolina
•Former Board of Trustees member
•Class of 2010
Leadership Charleston
Class of 2004
