What areas of law does Bess DuRant practice?

Bess DuRant focuses on Appellate, Business, Litigation, and Trusts.

Where is Bess DuRant located?

Bess DuRant primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office at 1325 Park Street, Suite 100.

How experienced is Bess DuRant?

Bess DuRant has 17 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2009.

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Bess DuRant

Sowell & DuRant LLC

Columbia, SC

Areas of practice

Appellate Business Litigation Trusts

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Since 2009: 17 yrs
Bar admission: 1
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Areas of practice

Practice focus

Bess DuRant represents clients in Columbia, South Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Bess DuRant

Bess DuRant is a litigator engaged in complex business disputes on both the trial and appellate level. Her practice includes corporate governance issues, bet-the-company litigation, shareholder disputes, derivative actions, along with other business torts and contractual disputes. Bess' practice also includes trust and estate litigation. Additionally, Bess focuses on Constitutional issues, Freedom of Information Act matters, and election disputes. Bess’ practice includes appellate work across many areas of the law. In addition to appeals involving the firm’s clients, Bess also handles appeals that have been tried by other counsel. She also advises trial counsel in preparation for appeals. Bess is a Supreme Court of South Carolina Certified Mediator and Arbitrator.

MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association
South Carolina Bar
Federal Bar Association
South Carolina Federal Bar Association
Richland County Bar Association
South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Mediator
Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section Council Member for the SC Bar

COMMUNITY + RECOGNITION

Best Lawyers in America- Commercial Litigation (2020-2023)
America's Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® (2020-2022)
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® (2021-2022)
Listed in Premier Appellate Lawyers (2022)
South Carolina “Super Lawyer”- Business Litigation (2022)
South Carolina “Super Lawyer”- Rising Stars (2019, 2020)
Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands - Business Litigation (2020, 2021)
University of South Carolina School of Law Adjust Professor, Spring 2021, Spring 2022
Washington & Lee University, Palmetto Chapter Alumni Association- Executive Committee, Past President
Wilson Hall Distinguished Alumna, 2012

Credentials

Education

The University of South Carolina
J.D. · 2009
Washington and Lee University
B.A. · 2002

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

South Carolina
2009 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators (2020-2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators (2021-2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Premier Appellate Lawyers (2022-2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina “Super Lawyer”- 2022-2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers for Business Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Carolina "Super Lawyer" Rising Stars (2019, 2020)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands- Business Litigation (2020, 2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington & Lee University, Palmetto Chapter Alumni Association
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Committee, Past President
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wilson Hall Distinguished Alumna, 2012
2026

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Main office

Sowell & DuRant LLC

1325 Park Street, Suite 100

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

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What areas of law does Bess DuRant practice?
Bess DuRant focuses on Appellate, Business, Litigation, and Trusts.
Where is Bess DuRant located?
Bess DuRant primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, with an office at 1325 Park Street, Suite 100.
How experienced is Bess DuRant?
Bess DuRant has 17 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2009.
Is Bess DuRant a verified attorney?
Bess DuRant's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Bess DuRant?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 803-722-1100.

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