Bryan Gowdy

Practice Areas

Types of Appearances within Appellate Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Class Actions

Personal Injury & Product Liability

Professional Malpractice Liability

Family Law Appeals

Criminal Law and Post-Conviction Relief

Civil Rights

Career

Shareholder, Creed & Gowdy, P.A. (2006)

Associate, McGuire Woods LLP (2001-2006)

Law Clerk, Honorable Susan H. Black (2000-2001)

US Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Law Clerk, Honorable Maurice M. Paul (1999-2000)

United States District Court, Northern District of Florida

Student Externship, State Attorney’s Office

Fourth Judicial Circuit (1999)

United States Navy and Naval Reserve (1992-2002)

Professional Memberships

Florida Supreme Court Standard Jury Instruction Committee (Civil) (2014-present)

-Vice Chair (2022-23)

-Chair (2024-25)

Chester Bedell Inn of Court

-Barrister (2007-2010, 2019)

-Master (2019-present)

Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Inc.,

-Board Member (2021-present)

-President (2022-present)

First District Appellate American Inn of Court (2008-2009, 2011-2018)

Florida Justice Association (2010-present)

-Vice Chair of the Appellate Section (2010 – 2011)

-Chair of the Appellate Section (2011 – 2012)

-Chair of the Amicus Curiae Committee (2019 – 2023)

Jacksonville Justice Association (2010-present)

-President (2018)

The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section (2008-present)

-Chair, Pro Bono Committee (2008 - 2011)

-Executive Council (2009- 2012)

Jacksonville Bar Association (2005-present)

-Chair, Appellate Practice Section (2007-2009)

Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association (2006-present)

Public Justice (2016-present)

American Association of Justice (2011-12, 2013-14, 2017-present)

The Federalist Society (Dec. 2018-present)

American Constitution Society (Jan. 2021-present)

Assumption Catholic School Soccer League, Volunteer (2017-2022)

Friends of Landon, Inc., Board Member (2016-2018)

Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2012 Leadership Jacksonville Development Team (2016-2018)

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2009-2017)

The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, Ad Hoc Member (2011-2017)

The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section (2015-2017)

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

-Board Member (2007-2014)

-Board President (2013)

Westside Soccer Club, Soccer Coach (2007-2013)

The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section (2009-2013)

Juvenile Life Without Parole Defense Resource Center

-Volunteer Advisor (2010)

Publications

"What does your Amicus Committee do (and not do)?" Florida Justice Association Journal (September/October 2020)

"Amendment 7 Lives Again but Be Prepared for More Attempts to Kill It", Florida Justice Association Journal (March/April 2017)

"Get Your Client’s Treating Physician Paid Reasonable Fees for Deposition and Trial Testimony", Florida Justice Association Journal (September 2014) (co-author: Jennifer Shoaf Richardson)

"Dealing with the Media in a U.S. Supreme Court Case", The Defender (Summer 2014)

"Guest Editorial: Juvenile Sentencing Legislation", Florida Times-Union (April 2014)

"Four Years Later: Terrance Graham’s Attorney on Issues Created by the Landmark Decision", The Defender (Winter 2013/2014)"What does your Amicus Committee do (and not do)? Florida Justice Association Journal (September/October 2020)

Education

Awards