Atty. Brian J. Kern

Atty. Brian J. Kern

Brian is a trial lawyer with experience in a variety of practice areas, having worked throughout South Carolina in both State and Federal District Court. Brian has been identified as a South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2015.

Charleston Charleston 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian J. Kern at a glance

Brian J. Kern is a Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Hood Law Firm, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (2010). Educated at Charleston School of Law (J.D. Federal, 2009) and Clemson University (B.S., 2002). Active member of Charleston County Bar Association South Carolina Bar Association American Bar Association South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian is a trial lawyer with experience in a variety of practice areas, having worked throughout South Carolina in both State and Federal District Court
  • Brian has been identified as a South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2015

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Kern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Brian J. Kern is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.

Brian J. Kern is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Brian J. Kern is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in South Carolina →

Product Liability

Brian J. Kern is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Brian J. Kern is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Brian J. Kern

Where is Brian J. Kern's law office located?
Brian J. Kern's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Hood Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Kern handle?
Brian J. Kern focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Brian J. Kern practiced law?
Brian J. Kern has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Brian J. Kern go to law school?
Brian J. Kern earned their education at (J.D. Federal, 2009); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Brian J. Kern for a consultation?
You can contact Brian J. Kern 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.

Education

J.D. Federal
Charleston School of Law
- 2009
B.S.
Clemson University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2010

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