Our Attorneys

W. Brian Cornwell

Mr. Cornwell concentrates his practice on the representation of clients who have received injuries through the negligence of others as well as property owners who have been damaged as a result of negligent and faulty construction.

Mr. Cornwell was the lead attorney in the seminal case of Jane Doe vs. USA Gymnastics. Mr. Cornwell represented a former gymnast who was sexually assaulted by a USA Gymnastics member coach. The case garnered national and international attention and has been featured in the USA Today, IndyStar and Washington Post. The case was the catalyst for the investigation into USA Gymnastics and led to the revelations of sexual abuse by the national team doctor Larry Nassar. Mr. Cornwell has represented Nassar victims in Michigan and other athletes throughout the country in their claims for abuse by coaches. Mr. Cornwell has also lectured on the topic of sexual abuse in youth-serving organizations.

As a former insurance defense lawyer Mr. Cornwell is well-versed in how insurance companies adjust claims and uses this experience for the benefit of his clients.

Mr. Cornwell also has extensive experience in multi-party complex litigation and has represented individuals, governmental entities, universities, and both large and small corporations. As the son of general contractor, Mr. Cornwell has extensive practical experience in the construction industry and was co-counsel for Virginia Newman in one of the leading construction insurance coverage decisions in South Carolina Auto Owners v. Newman.

Mr. Cornwell is admitted to practice before all state courts in South Carolina and Georgia along with the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and the Southern District of Georgia.

Mr. Cornwell is also a past member of the City of Pooler’s Planning Commission. In his spare time, Mr. Cornwell enjoys traveling with his family, watching his daughters play sports, and is an avid golfer.

Benjamin C. Davidson

Benjamin C. Davidson was born in Rome, Georgia, and earned a B.B.A. in Business Management from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law. While at Mercer University School of Law, Mr. Davidson was named to the Dean’s list and graduated with Cum Laude honors. After graduating from law school, he served as a judicial clerk for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon, Georgia. Prior to joining The Cornwell Firm, Mr. Davidson practiced for several years with a local Savannah insurance defense firm where his work concentrated on the defense of personal injury claims.

Mr. Davidson concentrates his practice on the representation of clients who have received injuries through the negligence of others. As a former insurance defense lawyer, Mr. Davidson is knowledgeable about defending against personal injury claims, and this experience will be invaluable in the representation of his clients. His experience in the litigation and discovery process underscores his understanding of how insurers defend claims. Additionally, Mr. Davidson is well informed regarding a variety of factors that may impact the value of a personal injury claim and uses this experience for the benefit of his clients.

Mr. Davidson is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, Savannah Bar Association, and Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Also, Mr. Davidson serves as Parliamentarian on the board of the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association and was elected by his peers in 2021 as a member at large for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. In his spare time, Mr. Davidson enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, golf, and spending time with family.