About

Andrew P Copenhaver is a dedicated lawyer in North Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Andrew P Copenhaver is a skilled lawyer who focuses on representing individuals and families who have been harmed by defective products, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, premises injuries, and other incidents involving negligence in products liability, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. With a strong commitment to his clients, Mr. Copenhaver currently serves as counsel in several catastrophic and fatal injury cases throughout Georgia and South Carolina, handling all aspects of litigation from initial pleadings to trial. He is also actively involved in several class actions in Georgia and other states across the country. Before joining Bell & Brigham, Andrew P Copenhaver gained valuable experience as a law clerk for the Honorable Dudley H. Bowen, Jr., United States District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia. During his clerkship, he honed his skills in writing complex legal memoranda and gained insight into effective courtroom strategies under the guidance of Judge Bowen. Following his clerkship, Mr. Copenhaver worked at a South Carolina plaintiff\s firm, where he represented individuals injured in a fatal bus crash in Tunica, Mississippi, victims of truck accidents, and the family of a young man who was fatally injured by a defective tire. After gaining valuable experience, Andrew and his wife, a history and social studies teacher at Augusta Prep, decided to return to their roots in Augusta, where they enjoy spending time with family. Andrew is the nephew of Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver and the grandson of the late Bill Copenhaver, former Chairman and CEO of Columbia Nitrogen. Outside of his legal practice, Andrew P Copenhaver and his wife enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating on the Savannah River with their beloved Chocolate Lab, Roo. With his dedication to his clients and his passion for justice, Andrew P Copenhaver continues to make a positive impact in the legal field.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Workers Compensation

• Car Accidents
• Class Actions
• Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
• Truck Accidents

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Dudley H. Bowen, Jr.
  Unites States District Court, Southern District of Georgia
  2009
• Extern, Honorable David C. Norton
  United States District Court, District of South Carolina
  2008

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  Home and Hospital Visits Available
• Conditional Fees
  33% to 40%

Location