MYRTLE BEACH, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) is pleased to welcome J. Thomas McBratney, III to its Myrtle Beach office, strengthening the firm's litigation capabilities throughout South Carolina. Thomas brings nearly two decades of experience in civil defense litigation, with a focus on products liability, premises liability, professional liability, catastrophic injury and insurance coverage matters. His extensive background in federal litigation and judicial experience provides clients with valuable insight into complex disputes.
Prior to joining MGC, Thomas practiced with two South Carolina-based firms, representing clients in state and federal courts across a broad range of civil defense matters. He also spent more than a decade serving as a law clerk to Chief United States District Judge R. Bryan Harwell, gaining firsthand experience in federal court litigation, judicial procedures and the complexities of the litigation process. This unique combination of private practice and judicial experience strengthens MGC's ability to guide clients through challenging legal matters with a strategic, well-informed approach.
Thomas's background provides a valuable perspective on case evaluation, litigation strategy and dispute resolution, allowing him to help clients navigate complex legal challenges while remaining focused on their business objectives. His experience further enhances MGC's litigation practice and its ability to serve insurers and businesses facing significant liability exposures.
Thomas earned his Juris Doctor from Samford University Cumberland School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, and his Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston. He has also earned the Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™.