Thomas C. Brittain

Thomas C. Brittain: Attorney with The Brittain Law Firm, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Honorary Doctorate of Humanities, Wofford College, 2010. Recipient: Compleat Lawyer Award, University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Association, 2004; Criminal Law Attorney of the Year, Myrtle Beach, 2008 and 2009; South Carolina Super Lawyers, 2008 and 2009. Prosecutor, Division Support Command Defense Lawyer, Trial Defense Service, Falls Church, Virginia. Private Practice in Conway, South Carolina, 1982-1984. Partner: Van Osdell, Lester, Stewart, McCutchen, 1984-1989; Hearn, Brittain & Martin, P.A., 1989-2010; The Brittain Law Firm, P.A., 2010—. Chairman of the Board, Wofford College, 2004-2009. Jag Corp, Fort Hood, Texas, 1978-1982.

Areas of Practice (17)

  • DUI/DWI
  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • Criminal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Family Law
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Construction Defects
  • Wrongful Death
  • Expungements
  • Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Child Custody
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Sexual Abuse

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, B.A., magna cum laude; Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, South Carolina; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; 1982, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina; 1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 2009, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Horry County and American Bar Associations; South Carolina Bar; South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice; American Board of Trial Advocates; American College of Trial Lawyers.
Military:
Captain, United States Army, 1st Calvary Division
Reported Cases:
Aakjer v. Spagnoli, 352 SE.2d 503, 291 SC 165, SC Court of Appeals; 1987; Eargle v. Horry County, 517 SE.2d 3, 335 SC 425, SC Court of Appeals, 1999; Angus v. Burroughs & Chapin Co., 628 SE.2d 261, 368 SC 167, SC Supreme Court, 2006; Godfrey v. Little River Fishing Fleet Inc., 396 SE.2d 828, 302 SC 426, SC Supreme Court, 1990; Musick v. Dicks, SC Court of Appeals, 2010; Kennedy v. Griffin, 595 SE.2d 248, 358 SC 122, SC Court of Appeals, 2004.
ISLN:
908790096

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/16/13 in Trial Practice

    Tommy Brittain is one of the finest lawyers I know. He is exceptionally skilled as an advocate, as well as deeply cariring for his clients. His ethics are beyond reproach.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/02/13 in Personal Injury

    Tommy is one of the best lawyers in South Carolina and beyond. He practices at the highest levels of professional and ethical conduct. He is indeed a lawyers lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/18/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/17/13 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/17/13 in Commercial Litigation

    An excellent trial lawyer - One of the best South Carolina has to offer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/17/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/03/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/02/13 in Commercial Litigation

    A masterful trial lawyer in all respects.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/31/13 in Personal Injury

    Excellent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/31/13 in Torts

    Excellent lawyer in all areas.

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

First I knew his Dad, Big Tom, a minister in the Methodist Church. Big Tom always exemplified Love and charity for his fellow man in my encounters with him. Then I was privileged to know Tommy Brittai...

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