Atty. Andrew D. Gowdown

Atty. Andrew D. Gowdown

Andrew D. Gowdown focuses on helping his clients with their complex personal injury cases.

Charleston Charleston 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew D. Gowdown at a glance

Andrew D. Gowdown is a Managing Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Rosen | Hagood. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2000). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Miami University (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Petigru American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Andrew D. Gowdown focuses on helping his clients with their complex personal injury cases
  • From traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death to products liability and trucking accidents, Andrew’s clients benefit from his experience and drive to see these cases through to a successful resolution
  • In addition to handling various types of personal injury cases, Andrew also represents clients in business and securities litigation matters
  • Knowing that he wanted to make a difference, Andrew applied his talents to the legal profession
  • Graduating from the University of Dayton School of Law, he served as the Editor in Chief of the University of Dayton Law Review and authored the article, “The Noneconomic Damages Cap of Ohio Revised Code Section 2744.05(c)(1): Legislative Usurpation of the Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury,” 22 U. Dayton L. Rev. 283 (1997)
  • In addition to being dedicated to his family and his clients, Andrew enjoys giving back to the community
  • He is a former member of the Charleston Volunteers for Literacy Board of Directors and volunteered his time twice a week to the Reading Partners Program, where he tutored a student at a local elementary school in Charleston
  • His personal and professional accomplishments have been recognized by the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and Best Lawyers
  • Before joining Rosen Hagood, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Margaret B. Seymour, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
  • This experience remains among the most notable accomplishments of his career

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew D. Gowdown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew D. Gowdown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Andrew D. Gowdown is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Truck Accidents

Andrew D. Gowdown is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Andrew D. Gowdown is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Andrew D. Gowdown is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Andrew D. Gowdown is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew D. Gowdown

Where is Andrew D. Gowdown's law office located?
Andrew D. Gowdown's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Rosen | Hagood. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew D. Gowdown handle?
Andrew D. Gowdown focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Andrew D. Gowdown practiced law?
Andrew D. Gowdown has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Andrew D. Gowdown go to law school?
Andrew D. Gowdown earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Andrew D. Gowdown for a consultation?
You can contact Andrew D. Gowdown directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Andrew D. Gowdown received?
Andrew D. Gowdown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
Miami University
- 1995

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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