William Bert "Bert" Brannon
About William Bert Brannon
William Bert Brannon is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. William Bert Brannon is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Newsome Brannon & McDonald LLC
Education: Furman University, BS, graduated 1987, The University of South Carolina, MBA, graduated 1990, The University of South Carolina, JD, graduated 1991, and New York University, LLM - Taxation, graduated 1992
Location: Columbia, SC
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