Thomas C. Brittain is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top lawyers. His inclusion as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers is bestowed only on the top 1% of all trial lawyers. With over three decades of successful legal representation in high profile cases, both civil and criminal, “Tommy” has also received the highest rating by his peers with the Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for professional ethics and legal ability and recognized as a Super Lawyer by the New York Times.

Tommy has experienced a lifetime of successes, graduating from Wofford College Magna Cum Laude, demonstrating exceptional leadership as a Captain in the US Army 1st Cavalry Division, and serving over 30 years of successful legal representation in high profile cases both civil and criminal. His passion for law is driven by his uncommon ability to defend clients, accept the pressures of trial, and save the day. In his own words, “REAL Lawyers Try Cases”. He is a true leader and a visionary who believes the practice of law should be about the client and using every resource to solve their toughest challenges.

Tommy has recognized and seized the opportunity to create a unique and dynamic firm that possesses intrinsic benefits and a new level of client representation. It is a compelling story of the perseverance of each of the children of Tommy Brittan to follow in the footsteps of their famous father and prove they could attain an elite legal status on their own. Tommy Bittain has made Brittain Law a reality. Led by a legal scholar and a unique perspective, a legal super team has formed with a tenacity few can deliver, the power of family. This is Brittain Law.

The American College of Trial Lawyers – Fellow

The American College of Trial Lawyers recognizes the very best of courtroom trial lawyers in the United States and Canada. It is by invitation only and is widely recognized as the premier professional trial organization in America.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating

The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer's high ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada. The AV award recognizes the highest standards in ethics and legal ability by national peers.

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a national listing of outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Bar Admissions

South Carolina 1978

US District Court of South Carolina 1992

Education

Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina

B.A. Magna Cum Laude - 1975

University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia South Carolina Juris Doctor 1978

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Board of Trial Associates

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference

Wofford College Board of Trustees Chairman

Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity