Bess DuRant

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2020.

1325 Park Street, Suite 100 Columbia, South Carolina 29201

(803) 722-1100

bdurant@sowelldurant.com

Firm: Sowell & DuRant, LLC

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Overview

Firm

Sowell & DuRant, LLC

Years In Practice

Phone Number (803) 722-1100

Bess DuRant is a litigator engaged in complex business disputes on both the trial and appellate level. Her practice includes corporate governance issues, shareholder disputes, derivative actions, along with other business torts and contractual disputes. Additionally, Bess focuses on Constitutional issues, Freedom of Information Act matters, and election disputes. Bess has been recognized by the South Carolina Bar for her pro bono work and contributions to the citizens of South Carolina.

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 (2020-2022)
America's Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® (2020, 2021)
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
Washington & Lee University, Palmetto Chapter Alumni Association- Executive Committee, Past President
Wilson Hall Distinguished Alumna, 2012

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Appellate Practice

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Governance Law

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Bar Admissions

South Carolina

Admitted in 2009

Awards

Washington & Lee University, Palmetto Chapter Alumni Association
- Executive Committee, Past President
Wilson Hall Distinguished Alumna, 2012
South Carolina "Super Lawyer" Rising Stars (2019, 2020)
Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands- Business Litigation (2020, 2021)
America's Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators (2020, 2021)

Education

University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude

Graduated 2009

Washington and Lee University, B.A., cum laude, in politics with special attainment in commerce

Graduated 2002

Contact Details and Office Locations

Other: (803) 722-1100

Office: (803) 722-1100

bdurant@sowelldurant.com

1325 Park Street, Suite 100
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

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