# Bess DuRant

> Bess DuRant is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Bess has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sowell & DuRant LLC.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/bess-durant
- Role: Attorney at Sowell & DuRant LLC
- Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
- Years in practice: 17
- Licensed since: 2009
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- Appellate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/appellate
- Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law
- Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation
- Trusts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trusts

## Bar admissions
- admitted 2009 — ACTIVE

## Education
- The University of South Carolina — J.D. — 2009
- Washington and Lee University — B.A. — 2002

## Awards & recognition
- 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

## Known for
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

## Office
- 1325 Park Street, Suite 100, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
- Phone: 803-722-1100

## Citation policy
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