Brandon Gottschall

Background

About Brandon Gottschall

Brandon is a Partner at Hubbard & Gottschall LLP in Columbia, South Carolina, where he established and leads the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Litigation Practice. After more than a decade with a respected South Carolina defense firm and three years clerking for the Honorable Terry L. Wooten, Chief United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, Brandon founded a practice built on experience, precision, and a focus on the needs of clients facing issues involving insurance and insurance coverage.Over the course of his career, he has developed a deep understanding of state and federal litigation, with a focus on insurance declaratory judgment and bad faith actions, civil trials, appeals, and complex coverage disputes. His approach blends strategic insight with practical solutions—helping clients navigate challenging legal issues with confidence and clarity.Brandon' centers on insurance coverage, litigation, and civil defense across multiple forums, including- South Carolina’s federal and state courts- The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals- The South Carolina Administrative Law Court- North Carolina federal courts (by special appearance)In 2025, Brandon testified before the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee on tort reform. He is a designated Hearing Officer for the South Carolina Department of Education.Brandon earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he served as an Articles Editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal and held leadership positions in several student organizations.Brandon remains actively involved in the legal community as a speaker for industry and other organizations. He has been recognized in multiple publications, including as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2021–Present) and as a 2025 Legal Elite by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine.