Atty. William Andrew Bowen

Atty. William Andrew Bowen

Born and raised in Savannah, W. Andrew Bowen has built a career representing people in serious personal injury and wrongful death matters.

Savannah Savannah 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About William Andrew Bowen at a glance

William Andrew Bowen is a Founding Partner based in Savannah, Georgia, practicing at Bowen Painter Injury Lawyers. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1998), Georgia (1998), Florida (2007), and Florida (2007). Educated at Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Savannah Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Savannah, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Born and raised in Savannah, W. Andrew Bowen has built a career representing people in serious personal injury and wrongful death matters
  • After graduating from Washington and Lee University, he earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1998
  • Andrew’s early legal work included representing defendants in automobile collision cases, medical negligence claims, and other injury disputes, along with work for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee
  • That experience gave him valuable insight into how insurance companies and defense teams approach liability and damages
  • Since 2001, Andrew has focused on helping individuals and families facing life-changing injuries or the loss of a loved one
  • He has successfully tried cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and major truck, motorcycle, and car accidents
  • Andrew is admitted to practice in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, and he appears in federal courts in Georgia and South Carolina, the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • He is active in the American Bar Association’s Tort and Insurance Practice Section, serving as Vice-Chairman of the Automobile Law Committee and on the Plaintiffs’ Policy Task Force
  • He has also served as President of the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association and was appointed by the Supreme Court of Georgia to the State Bar’s Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee
  • Andrew is involved in local church leadership and alumni service, and he and his wife, Melissa Safrit Bowen, are the parents of two children

Practice Areas Explained

William Andrew Bowen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Andrew Bowen 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.

William Andrew Bowen is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →

Medical Malpractice

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

William Andrew Bowen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →

Wrongful Death

William Andrew Bowen is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

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.

William Andrew Bowen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Motorcycle Accidents

William Andrew Bowen is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Savannah are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Andrew Bowen

Where is William Andrew Bowen's law office located?
William Andrew Bowen's law practice is located in Savannah, Georgia. The firm is Bowen Painter Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Andrew Bowen handle?
William Andrew Bowen focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William Andrew Bowen practiced law?
William Andrew Bowen has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William Andrew Bowen go to law school?
William Andrew Bowen earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact William Andrew Bowen for a consultation?
You can contact William Andrew Bowen 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 William Andrew Bowen received?
William Andrew Bowen's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
- 1994

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1998
Georgia
Admitted: 1998
Florida
Admitted: 2007
Florida
Admitted: 2007
South Carolina United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2008
South Carolina
Admitted: 2008

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