H. Brewton "Brew" Hagood

H. Brewton "Brew" Hagood

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Awarded Practice Areas
Arbitration Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Arbitration Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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8 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

H. Brewton “Brew” Hagood has been with the firm since his admission to practice law in 1978. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of construction litigation, mediation and arbitration, commercial litigation, insurance litigation and probate and estate litigation.

In his construction practice, Brew has substantial experience representing private and public owners, condominium associations, architects, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and their insurers or sureties in construction-related matters and litigation. He is an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association panel and also serves as a mediator facilitating the resolution of disputes.

In his business and commercial litigation practice, Brew has represented owners, shareholders, partners and members of a wide array of businesses to assist in the resolution of disputes among the owners. In his probate and estate litigation practice, Brew has represented beneficiaries against personal representatives or trustees in breach of fiduciary and accounting claims.

Brew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of South Carolina and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. He maintains the highest professional rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America©.

Works at
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8 Best Lawyers awards

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Locations

Education

  • The University of South Carolina, J.D., graduated 1978
  • The University of South Carolina, B.A., graduated 1975

Bar Admissions

  • South Carolina, 1978

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Affiliations

  • South Carolina Bar - Construction Law Section, Chairman, 1999-2000
  • American Bar Association - Member, Forum on the Construction Industry
  • American Bar Association - Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
  • American Bar Association - Member, Law Practice Management Section
  • International Society of Primerus Law Firms - Member
  • Carolinas Associated General Contractors - Member
  • Charleston Contractors Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Arbitration Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Arbitration, Charleston, SC (2022)
  • Litigation - Construction, Charleston, SC (2017)
  • Construction Law, Charleston, SC (2016)
  • Litigation - Construction, Charleston, SC (2014)
  • Construction Law, Charleston, SC (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mediation
Special Focus:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell; Selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers list, 2014 – 2018 (Construction Litigation); The Best Lawyers in America©, 2006-2018 (2017 Litigation – Construction “Lawyer

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