Brian is a native South Carolinian who grew up in Mt. Pleasant and has spent his entire life in the state.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of South Carolina, a Masters in Business Administration from the College of Charleston, and a Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law.

His journey in the legal field began as a paralegal for J. L. Mann Cromer, Jr., a former South Carolina Congressman and the current Reading Clerk for the South Carolina House of Representatives. While in law school, Brian served as a Research Editor and Articles Editor for the Charleston Law Review. He also held the position of Chair for the Charleston School of Law Student Bar Association Elections Committee. Additionally, he was an active member of various organizations, including the Charleston School of Law Business Law Society and the Charleston School of Law Intellectual Property Law Society.

After completing law school, Brian began practicing in Charleston, South Carolina where he gained valuable experience and honed his skills in personal injury law. In 2017, he relocated to Columbia, South Carolina and, in 2023, he joined Joye Law Firm.

Brian shares his life with his wife, Ashley. The two met as undergrads at USC. Together, they have two pet dogs, a bearded dragon, a hedgehog, and a fish. Outside of his legal career, Brian is an avid music lover. He enjoys attending live shows and can play virtually anything that’s brass, as well as acoustic guitar, electric bass, and ukelele. He loves to run, surf, and is teaching himself to speak Japanese. Brian is also a big football fan who enthusiastically supports the New Orleans Saints and his alma mater, the Carolina Gamecocks.