Cade M. Gossett joined Buttram, Hawkins & Hopper in 2025, returning to his hometown of Centre, Alabama to serve clients throughout Cherokee County and the surrounding region. His practice spans a broad range of matters including personal injury and torts, criminal defense, family law, probate and estates, real estate transactions, and general civil litigation. Cade’s approach is rooted in providing clear guidance, practical solutions, and dedicated advocacy for individuals and families across northeast Alabama.

In addition to his civil and criminal defense practice, Cade was appointed as the municipal prosecutor for the Town of Cedar Bluff, where he represents the Town in misdemeanor, traffic, and ordinance enforcement matters. Cade currently serves as the Cherokee County Bar Association President. 

Before joining BHH, Cade practiced with Ashcraft & Gerel in Charleston, South Carolina, where he focused heavily on complex mass tort litigation. His work primarily involved the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Litigation, representing service members and families impacted by decades of water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. He managed claims in the federal system and assisted in building large scale litigation strategy for hundreds of clients. Cade assisted in recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars for Camp Lejeune water contamination clients. Past results do not guarantee future results.

Cade has also been selected to the 2026 South Carolina Rising Stars list, an honor bestowed by Super Lawyers on only the top 2.5% of attorneys in South Carolina who are under 40 or in practice for fewer than 10 years.

Cade earned his Juris Doctor from Charleston School of Law, where he distinguished himself through leadership and service. Before attending law school, Cade graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2021 with a B.A. in Communications. During his time in Tuscaloosa, he worked in the University’s Sports Information Department, gaining hands-on experience in media relations, game-day operations, and statistical reporting—an early extension of his lifelong commitment to athletics.

At Charleston School of Law, Cade continued to excel. He served as:

• President of the Charleston School of Law Ambassador Program
• Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Board
• Senator of the Year for his service as a 3L Senator in the Student Bar Association

He was also inducted into Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and competed in multiple Sports Law competitions, reflecting both his dedication to ethical practice and his longstanding involvement in athletics.

Away from the office, Cade enjoys sports and values time spent with his wife, Emily, and their two children, Ellery and Crawford.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury & Mass Torts
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Divorce
• Automobile Accidents & Injuries
• Wrongful Death
• DUI
• Felony Cases
• Misdemeanors
• Wills, Trusts & Estates
• Real Estate & Title Insurance
• Civil Litigation — Plaintiffs & Defendants
• Veterans Affairs Accredited

Bar Admissions

• Alabama
• South Carolina
• United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

Education

• Charleston School of Law, J.D., 2024
  • Dean’s List
  • Phi Delta Phi
• The University of Alabama, B.A. in Communications, 2021, Summa Cum Laude
  • President’s List
  • College of Communication and Information Sciences Academic Achievement Award
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Alpha Lambda Delta
  • Phi Eta Sigma

Honors

• Recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2026 South Carolina Rising Stars honoree (Top 2.5% of attorneys in the state)

Professional Activities and Memberships

• South Carolina Bar Association
  • Young Lawyers Division, Special Projects Committee Co-Chair
• Alabama State Bar
  • Young Lawyers Section, Member
• Cherokee County Bar Association
  • President
• Charleston County Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• South Carolina Association for Justice
• Phi Delta Phi